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Types of landslides
Topples –occur suddenly when a massive part of very steep slopes break loose
and rotate forward.
Rock falls- involve chunks of detached rock that fall freely for some distance
or bouce and roll down the steep slope.
Slides – involve large blocks of bedrock that break free and slide down along
a planar or curved surface
Lateral spreads- Lateral spreads are distinctive because they usually occur on
very gentle slopes or flat terrain.
Flows –involve downslope motion of fine grained clay,silt,and fine sand made
mobile by water saturation. These flows include mudflows and earthflows and
are common during the rainy season.
Complex slides- are combinations of two or more types of movement.