landslip

• Substantiv, das die Abwärtsbewegung einer großen Masse von Erde und Gestein bezeichnet, meist an einem Hang oder Abhang.

A noun referring to the downward movement of a large mass of earth and rock, typically on a slope or cliff.

1. LandslideB2formalscientific

   The downward sliding of a large mass of earth and rock from a mountain or cliff.

   Erdrutsch

   • Heavy rain caused a massive landslip that blocked the main road.
   • The village was evacuated due to a landslip threatening the area.
   • Engineers are monitoring the unstable hillside for potential landslips.
   • A landslip destroyed several homes in the coastal region.

   Synonymelandslidemudsliderockslide