mass wasting

noun

Meaning

The downslope movement of rock, soil, and debris under the direct influence of gravity.

Examples

Geologists monitor the mountain for signs of mass wasting to prevent damage to the nearby highway.
The rapid mass wasting caused by the earthquake buried the small village in seconds.

Synonyms: landslide, slope failure, mass movement, subsidence

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mass wasting

noun

Pronunciation: /mæs ˈweɪstɪŋ/

Definition

The downslope movement of rock, soil, and debris under the direct influence of gravity.

Examples

Geologists monitor the mountain for signs of mass wasting to prevent damage to the nearby highway.
The rapid mass wasting caused by the earthquake buried the small village in seconds.
Engineers must account for potential mass wasting when designing infrastructure on steep terrain.

Synonyms of mass wasting

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