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  • Understanding Mass Wasting: Types of Rock Slope Movement
    The name for rapid movement of rock material down a slope depends on the specific type of movement:

    * Rockfall: This is the freefall of rock fragments from a steep cliff face.

    * Rockslide: This involves a large mass of rock moving downslope along a defined plane.

    * Debris Flow: This is a rapid flow of a mixture of mud, rock, and water, often triggered by heavy rainfall.

    * Slump: This is a rotational movement of a mass of soil or rock, often creating a curved scar on the slope.

    So, the specific term depends on the nature of the movement and the material involved.

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