landslip

• Nom désignant le mouvement vers le bas d'une grande masse de terre et de roches, généralement sur une pente ou une falaise.

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.

   Glissement de terrain

   • 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.

   Synonymeslandslidemudsliderockslide