What are the slower mass movements
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The slowest and least noticeable, but most widespread of the slow mass wasting categories is creep. Creep involves the entire hillside, and is characterized by very slow movement of soil or rock material over a period of several years.
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- Slow mass movements are part of mass movements and they are caused by gravity.
- Below are its types:
Soil creep:
- Telephone poles lean downslope due to this
- Types of creep: Soil creep, talus creep, rock creep, rock-glacier creep etc.
Solifluction:
- Gradual movement of wet soil or other material down a slope
- Occurs when upper portions get saturated & lower parts are impervious (such as permafrost)
- Related with frost action
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