Component of stress perpendicular to the earth’s planar surface (force keeping the boulder/grain…
Component of stress perpendicular to the earth’s planar surface (force keeping the boulder/grain from moving) Normal Stress
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A mudflow associated with volcanic action or involving volcanic materials
A mudflow associated with volcanic action or involving volcanic materials Lahar
Slope of the river channel; typically decreases downstream
Slope of the river channel; typically decreases downstream Gradient
Extremely slow downslope flow of sediment on the surface
Extremely slow downslope flow of sediment on the surface Creep
An ice jam initiated by rpaid change in temperature
An ice jam initiated by rpaid change in temperature Thermal Ice Jam
A river characterized by multiple, frequency shifting channels
A river characterized by multiple, frequency shifting channels Braided River
Records distant earthquakes
Records distant earthquakes Long-period Seismograph
The potential degree to which an individual or community could be affected by a natural hazard
The potential degree to which an individual or community could be affected by a natural hazard Sensitivity
Used to measure earthquakes
Used to measure earthquakes Seismograph
Secondary/Shear waves that shake back and forth perpendicular to the direction of wave travel,…
Secondary/Shear waves that shake back and forth perpendicular to the direction of wave travel, cannot travel through a liquid (4.5km/s upper mantle, 3.5km/s crust) S Wave