Landslip

usgb/ˈlændslɪp/
noun

A large mass of earth or rocks sliding down a hillside or cliff.

After the heavy rains, a landslip blocked the main road through the mountains.
Visual representation of "landslip" - A large mass of earth or rocks sliding down a hillside or cliff.

Often appears as...

  • cause a landslip
  • prevent a landslip
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Visual representation of "landslip"
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Visualize the Scene

Imagine a large area of land falling down a slope; it helps grasp the scale and suddenness of a landslip.

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The landslip sent boulders and trees crashing down into the valley.
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Natural Disasters

Landslip is often used in the context of natural disasters or unstable geological areas.

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The village was evacuated due to a possible landslip after the earthquake.
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Safety and Warning

The word can convey danger and is associated with warnings about unstable terrain or during heavy rains.

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Signs warned of a potential landslip along the hiking trail.
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