What factors that influence mass movement of particles

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Mass movement, which is sometimes called <em>waste movement</em> or <em>slope movement, </em>is defined as the large movement of rock, soil and debris downward due to the force of gravity.

<h3>Factors affecting mass movement </h3>

1. Slope

- Gravity provides the energy to move the materials.

- Rapid movements (e.g. landslide, slumping) etc.

2. Water

- Rainwater acts as a lubricant to weathered materials.

- Rainwater adds weight to weathered materials.

3. Rock structure

- Joints dipping downslope usually assists landslides, rockfalls, rockslide etc

4. Vegetation

- Lack of vegetation cover to hold the loose particles.

5. Vibrations

- Earthquakes.

- Construction processes and mining operations.

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