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Mass Movement

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Mass Movement

Mass movement describes the movement of rocks on a hill or cliff. These movements are caused by weathering, erosion, and gravity. Small changes over time can mean that a cliff's centre of gravity hangs over the sea, instead of over land.

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Slides

  • Slides are when material moves down a slope in a straight line.
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Slumps

  • Slumps are when a slip plane forms under the cliff. The cliff then slumps down in layers.
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Rockfalls

  • Rockfalls are when the cliff (materials) break and crumble down the cliff.

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