What Typically Causes A Slope Composed Of Regolith To Slump?
What Typically Causes A Slope Composed Of Regolith To Slump? Thorough wetting is a common cause, which explains why slumping is often associated with heavy rainfall, storm events and earthflows. Rain provides lubrication for the material to slide, and increases the self-mass of the material. Both factors increase the rate of slumping. What is the