Preferred Term:
mass movement
Definition:
Downslope, unit movement of a portion of the land's surface-i.e., a single landslide or the gradual simultaneous, downhill movement of the whole mass of loose earth material on a slope face.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
- debris avalanches
- mass wasting
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/499
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