Which of the following poses the greatest risk of massive loss of life and property along its path?
A)slump
B)earthflow
C)rock avalanche
D)rock fall

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A rock avalanche is a type of landslide that involves the rapid and extensive movement of rock or soil down a slope. This type of landslide poses the greatest risk of massive loss of life and property along its path because of the high speed, force, and destructive power of the moving rock or debris. Slumps, earthflows, and rock falls are also types of landslides, but they typically do not involve such a large volume of material or high speed of movement, and therefore pose less of a risk for significant damage or loss of life.

Which of the Following Poses the Greatest Risk of Massive