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What is the primary force behind mass wasting events

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What is the primary force behind mass wasting events?

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Mass wasting refers to the downslope movement of rock and soil under the influence of gravity.While water can assist by saturating materials, gravity is the dominant force.Glacial pressure and wind are not primary causes of mass movement.
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