Different types of landslides
Landslides are a group of land forms created by the down slope movement of a mass of rock or soil due to gravity. They have been classified in many ways, but can be grouped by scale, where they occur, whether they are caused by one off events or long term movement, and by the dominant type processes of movement (falls, topples, slide, spread, flow and creep). Individual landslides are usually formed by one or more of these processes, consequently classifying distinct groups of landslides has proved challenging! Here we have grouped the different types of features according to where they occur, whether they predominantly involve bed rock, or regolith, weathered rock, soil and superficial deposits such as glacial tills.
Related Links
Geological Conservation Review, Mass Movement
The GCR lists nationally important examples of landslides in Britain. Chapter 1 is available as a pdf, and explains the classification system used.
How to report a landslide
British Geological Survey landslides team gives details of current site investigations on landslides,and how to report a landslide
Transport Scotland and landslides
Blocked roads, collapsed banks, and disrupted rail services, all caused by landslides. Go to Transport Scotland's web site and find out about landslide hazards.