Course Description

GG386 Slope Processes 0.5

A survey of mass wasting processes, including rockslides and rockfalls, mudflows, solifluction, soil creep and avalanches, and an examination of their relations, mechanics, magnitude-frequency and roles in the development of slopes and specific landforms. (Physical Geography)†

Prerequisite: GG230 or GG280*.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor