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Glossary Soil / Term

Landslide or Landslip

The movement down the slope of a large mass of soil or rocks from a mountain or cliff. Often occurs after a torrential rain which soaks into the soil making it heavier and more mobile. Earthquakes and the undermining action of the sea are also causative agents.

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