soil creep

What Causes Creep Mass Movement?

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What Causes Creep Mass Movement? Creep is the imperceptibly slow, steady, downward movement of slope-forming soil or rock. Movement is caused by shear stress sufficient to produce permanent deformation, but too small to produce shear failure. … Progressive, where slopes are reaching the point of failure as other types of mass movements. What is creep

What Is The Slow Downhill Flow Of Soil?

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What Is The Slow Downhill Flow Of Soil? Surface creep is the slow downhill movement of soil and rock debris. It is usually not perceptible except through extended observation. The term can also describe the rolling of soil particles by wind along soil surface. How does soil move downhill? Gravity can cause erosion and deposition.