Sackung

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.NounA large-scale landslide with a scarp that may be mistaken for a fault. More specifically- a deep fracture with uphill facing scarps induced by gravitational sliding. Often found near the top of some mountain ranges.

Synonyms

fault scarp earthslide sluff slide landslip rockslide éboulement landslide bergshrund landfall slippage slumpage

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