A collapse or fall of earth or soil, such as a landslide or cave-in.
Compound of 'earth' and 'fall' (to collapse downward). A geological or structural term combining basic English roots to describe a sudden descent of soil/rock.
Earthfalls become increasingly common as climate change triggers heavier rains and more unstable slopes—it's a reminder that the solid ground beneath us is constantly in motion on geological timescales.
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