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Mass Movements

Factors Influencing Slope Stability
    Effects of Slope and Materials
    Effects of Fluid
    Effects of Vegetation
    Earthquakes
    Quick Clays
Types of Mass Wasting
    Falls
    Slumps and Slides
    Flows and Avalanches
    Scales and Rates of Movements
Consequences of Mass Movements
    Impact of Human Activities
    In Harm's Way #1: The Vaiont Dam
    In Harm's Way #2: The Venezuelan Coast
Possible Preventive Measures
    Slope Reduction
    Retention Structures
    Fluid Removal
    Other Slope-Stabilization Measures
    Recognizing the Hazards
    Landslide Warnings?
LIVING GEOLOGY 8: Watching the Slippery Slope







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