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Definition of Rockslide
1. Noun. A landslide of rocks.
Definition of Rockslide
1. Noun. (geology) A type of landslide characterized by falling rocks. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rockslide
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Rockslide
Literary usage of Rockslide
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Technical World Magazine (1912)
"MOUNTAIN PEAKS CRASH TO EARTH Elm landslide of the Swiss Alps or the rockslide
of a few years ago which wiped out a goodly portion of the town of Frank, ..."
2. Hazard-Wise: Classroom Resources for Teachers on Natural Hazards & Disasters by Chris Dolan (1996)
"How might human activity have contributed to the hazard? c In 1963, a minor earth
tremor set off a rockslide into the Vaiont Dam in northern Italy. ..."
3. Proceedings by American Society of Civil Engineers (1903)
"Weights and Measures. SW Stratton. (58) Mar. Presidential address before 1 ron
and Steel Inst.) (13) May 14; 133) May 8. The rockslide at Frank, Alberta. ..."
4. Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska by Lynn Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"In 1958, an earthquake caused a massive rockslide - essentially an entire mountain
fell from 3000 feet. This kicked up a wave that, on the opposite side of ..."
5. Adventure Guide to the Inside Passage and Coastal Alaska by Lynn Readicker-Henderson (2002)
"In 1958, an earthquake caused a massive rockslide — essentially an entire mountain
fell from 3000 feet. This kicked up a wave that, on the opposite side of ..."
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