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has gloss | eng: A Toreva block landslide is a distinctive landslide type which may occur when a stronger material such as sandstone or limestone overlies a weaker material such as shale and an eroding agent undercuts the weaker lower layer. The type was first recognized by Parry Reiche in 1937, and takes its name from Toreva, Arizona. Toreva blocks exhibit a characteristic backward rotation toward the parent cliff. |
lexicalization | eng: Toreva Block |
instance of | e/Geological processes |
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media:img | Toreva block bench in White Rock Canyon.jpg |
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