Geological Processes and Features

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Dune

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A mound of wind-deposited sand that moves as a result of the action of the wind.

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Loess

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Fine-grained sediments of quartz, feldspar, hornblende, mica, and clay deposited by the wind.

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Glacier

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A large mass of ice that exists year-round and moves over land.

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Glacial drift

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The rock material carved and deposited by glaciers.

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Creep

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The slow downhill movement of weathered rock material.

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Rockfall

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The rapid mass movement of rock down a steep slope or cliff.

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Landslide

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The sudden movement of rock and soil down a slope.

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Mudflow

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The flow of a mass of mud or rock and soil mixed with a large amount of water.