Mass Movement

Causes

• Slope stability• Underlying causes• Triggers

Classification of Mass Movements

• What types of mass movement are there?• How are they classified?• Differences between bedrock and loose material

Reducing the Risk

• What strategies are there for reducing the risk of mass movements?

Mass Movement Examples

• Some recent examples from LEDCs and MEDCs• Location/cause/damage/casualties• Clean-up and risk reduction