Landslides
Landsliding refers to the downward shifting of the ground on a slope. The slope can naturally exist and/or be manmade. The reason for the shifting is either there has been added force to the slope or the slope has been weakened. There are a number of ways downward force can be added to the slope. Some of the more common applications which can cause landslides are:- The slope is steepened and/or heightened with fill soil
- Slope becomes water logged and thus made heavier
- A structure is constructed on or close to the slope
- The water level in the waterway at the bottom of the slope dropped significantly causing downward seepage forces.

Diagram of an idealized landslide showing commonly used nomenclature for its parts. Courtesy of the Utah Geological Survey.
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