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2.2.1b Movement of materials on slopes - Coggle Diagram
2.2.1b Movement of materials on slopes
Mechanisms of mass movement
Shear stress
Shear strength
Types of mass movement
Slide
Flow
Heave
Fall
Types of water erosion
Splash erosion
Rainwash/Unconc. surface flows
Rillwash/Conc. surface flows
Factors influencing movement on materials on slope
Natural
Climate
Geology
Weathering
Relief
Tectonic activities
Vegetation
Human
Urbanisation
Deforestation and over-grazing
Mining
Building dams to create reservoirs
Mitigation strategies
Retaining structure
Fluid removal
Slope reduction
Increase density of vegetation cover