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ABANDONED LANDSLIDE [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
CONT

An abandoned landslide is an inactive landslide which is no longer affected by its original causes. [For example,] the fluvial deposition has protected the toe of the slope, the scarp begins to regain its tree cover.

Key term(s)
  • abandoned land slide
  • naturally-stabilised landslide
  • naturally-stabilised land slide
  • naturally-stabilized land slide
  • naturally stabilised landslide
  • naturally stabilised land slide
  • naturally stabilized landslide
  • naturally stabilized land slide

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)

Spanish

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