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Question
Differentiate Landslide – Avalanche.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
- Landslide
The movement of a mass of rocks, debris, soil, etc., down slope, is called landslide. - Avalanches
A large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain is called an Avalanche.
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