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Changing the Earth's Surface

Question 16 • ***Earth Science CR 25-26

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Both are sudden mass movements caused by gravity. In a landslide, rock and soil slide down a steep slope. An earthquake can sometimes trigger a landslide. In a mudflow, soil with a high water content suddenly turns to liquid mud and flows down a slope. Mudflows can occur even on relatively gentle slopes. Heavy rain can trigger a mudflow. Mudflows are especially likely in areas with clay soils.

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