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slumping
(English) The slow creeping of mud and other debris down a slope, caused by gravity. (See also: continental slope, debris)
effondrement
(French) Glissement lent de vase et autre débris à mi-pente, causé par la gravité. (See also: continental slope, debris)
escorregamento
(Portuguese) O deslizar lento de vazas e outros materiais ao longo duma vertente, causado pela gravidade. (See also: continental slope, debris)

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