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Which type of mass wasting involves the rapid downslope movement of soil, rock, and debris saturated with water, behaving much like a viscous fluid?

A. Rockfall
B. Debris flow✓ Correct Answer
C. Soil creep
D. Slump

💡 Solution & Explanation

Debris flows involve the rapid downslope movement of earth materials saturated with water, behaving like a viscous fluid due to high water content and steep slopes. Unlike slow processes like soil creep or gravity-driven events like rockfalls and slumps, debris flows travel swiftly through mountain channels.

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