Question 1
What is the greatest danger from earthflow?
◦ deforestation along the earthflow path
◦ loss of water quality by mud flowing into river drainages, polluting the water
◦ loss of life by rapid downslope movement of the earthflow
◦ loss of property along the path of the earthflow
Question 2
Which of the following statements concerning mudflows is
not true?
◦ Mudflows create talus slopes.
◦ Mudflows may be caused by heavy rains or melting snow.
◦ In hilly areas, mudflows move down the canyons and stream valleys.
◦ Mudflows can move and carry very large boulders and other coarse debris.