Coastal processes; key terms 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal environmentsASAQA Created by: cameronjohnsonCreated on: 13-02-15 16:56 Rapid movements of detached slabs of rock down a slide-plane. Landslide 1 of 5 Individual rock fragments fall off a cliff face, often due to freeze-thaw Rockfall 2 of 5 Saturated soil flows downhill, often triggered by heavy rain Mudflow 3 of 5 Common coastal landslips in weak rocks, e.g. sands and clays Rotational Slip 4 of 5 Very slow downhill movement of individual rock particles Soil Creep 5 of 5
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