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Rock, earth or debris that flows on slopes due to gravity is known as a landslide. Landslides can be triggered by many different things such as earthquakes, rain, floods and other natural causes. Landslides occur in all areas and in all states but with varying frequency. More than half of the US has rates high enough to be classified as a significant natural hazard.
