Mass Wasting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016628",
  "term": "Mass Wasting",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The dislodgment and downslope transport of earth material as a unit under direct gravitational stress. The process includes slow displacements such as soil creep and rapid movements such as landslides and avalanches.\n\n2. Downslope transport of soil and rocks due to gravitational stress.\n\n3. Movement of rock and soil downslope under the influence of gravity.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Watershed Protection Glossary",
    "Sediment Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) Glossary",
    "USGS Geology in the Parks Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/mass-wasting/"
}