Landslides on the Earth

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This landslide formed a line with crescent scarps. Landslide form deep crescent cuts.(scarps) Landslide cut into higher land surfaces.
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Landslides cut shear cliffs..  Notice the crescent shaped cliffs  See the crescent shaped cliffs and the loose material.

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