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26 Αυγ 2024 · Mass wasting occurs when a slope is too steep to remain stable with existing material and conditions. Slope stability is determined by two factors: the angle of the slope and the shear strength of the accumulated materials.
19 Οκτ 2024 · Mass movements are the movement of masses of bodies of mud, bedrock, soil, and rock debris caused by gravitational pull along steep-sided hills and mountains. It is also known as slope movements or mass wasting.
28 Αυγ 2024 · Mass wasting, also known as mass movement, is the downhill movement of soil, rock, and debris under the influence of gravity. It occurs when the force of gravity exceeds the strength of the materials on a slope, causing them to shift downward.
Mass movements which are sliding of huge amounts of soil and rock are seen in mudslides, landslides, and avalanches. Part of BYJU'S NCERT Geography notes for UPSC 2023.
31 Ιουλ 2023 · Detailed notes on Mass Movements for UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation. Understand the causes and types of Mass Movements with examples.
15 Δεκ 2019 · Mass Wasting. Mass wasting is the mass movement of unconsolidated soil, sand, rocks, regolith (the layer of unconsolidated solid material covering the bedrock of a planet), etc. along a slope under the influence of gravity.
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