Which type of mass movement is most likely observed occurring over several years?

Creep is the slow, gradual downslope movement of soil or rock. It often happens so slowly that its effects—such as tilted fences or trees—become noticeable only over several years. A topple or mudflow is typically much more rapid, while a sinkhole is a ground collapse rather than a gradual mass movement.

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