A landslide triggered by an earthquake is known as a

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A landslide triggered by an earthquake is known as a:

A. Lahar

B. Debris avalanche

C. Seismic landslide

D. Earth creep

Answer: Option C

A seismic landslide is a mass movement triggered by ground shaking during an earthquake.These are especially dangerous in mountainous terrain.

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