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Geological Engineering · Q7

Geological Hazards

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 7

Q7

A slow-moving, down-slope flow of water-saturated earth material is called:

A.
Avalanche
B.
Slump
C.
Debris flow
D.
Earthflow
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Earthflow refers to a slow, viscous flow of fine-grained soils and sediments, saturated with water, moving down a slope.