A large, rapid mass wasting event that is difficult to classify is often called a(n) _____

a. ground tsunami
b. landwave
c. landslide
d. landflow
e. earthslide


c

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the continental shelf. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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