Of the following, which one would most likely be triggered by an earthquake?
A) rock avalanche
B) solifluction
C) soil creep
D) slump

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An earthquake can trigger a rock avalanche by shaking loose and destabilizing large masses of rock. Solifluction, soil creep, and slump are typically triggered by other factors such as freeze-thaw cycles, saturation of soil, and changes in pore pressure.

Of the Following, Which One Would Most Likely Be Triggered