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Geological Engineering · Q71

Geological Hazards

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 71

Q71

A landslide that involves a mixture of water-saturated debris is called:

A.
Slump
B.
Rockfall
C.
Debris flow
Answer
D.
Slide

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Debris flow consists of saturated soil and rock moving rapidly downslope.It often occurs during intense rainfall or snowmelt.