mass movement

• What is the term for the continuous movement of soil?

  Soil creep
• What causes soil creep?

  Continuous movement of soil due to gravity
• What is a characteristic of earth flow?

  It involves the movement of saturated soil
• What can lead to increased soil movement on slopes?

  Heavy rainfall and saturated conditions
• What is slumping in geological terms?

  A type of mass movement involving soil and rock
• What can cause slumping on roads?

  Heavy rain leading to soil saturation
• How does increased water affect soil movement?

  It reduces friction, leading to movement
• Where did significant slumping occur after 2010?

  Ladakh
• What is the impact of heavy wind and rain on slopes?

  It can cause soil movement and instability
• What geological feature is associated with the south flank of Garbh Sconand?

  Discrete shear surfaces
• What is a debris slide?

  A rapid movement of a large amount of rain-soaked soil
• What was the period of reported road disruptions in Yarmiond?

  2006-2013
• How does heavy rainfall prior to a debris slide affect the event?

  It increases the likelihood of soil movement
• What is the effect of saturated conditions on slopes?

  They lead to rotational movement of soil
• What is the location of Castleton in relation to Derbyshire?

  It is in Derbyshire, England
• What can heavy rainfall cause in the Indian Himalaya?

  A debris slide due to saturated soil