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  • Understanding Slides: A Type of Mass Wasting
    The mass movement in which materials move as one large mass is called a slide.

    Here's why:

    * Slides involve a coherent block of material moving downhill. This can include soil, rock, or even a combination of both. The movement is typically rapid and can be triggered by factors like heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.

    * Other types of mass movement include:

    * Flows: Involve a more fluid-like movement of material, like a mudflow or debris flow.

    * Creep: Slow, gradual downhill movement of soil or rock.

    * Falls: Involve the freefall of material, such as rocks or boulders, from a cliff.

    Let me know if you'd like more information on any specific type of mass movement!

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