EARTHSC 1G03 Lecture : 13-Mass Wasting

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Earth Sciences
• Course: EARTHSC 1G03
• Professor: Maureen Padden

Document Summary

Mass wasting: movement of mass bedrock, rock debris, or soil downslope b/c of gravity; important in erosion and weathering. Steepest angle of descent/dip of granular material when material on the slope face is on the verge of sliding. Varies 35 degrees to 45 degrees (fine sand