Question

Study the image.

A slope with labels 1 through 4. 1: The base of the slope. 2: Current location of rock and soil that has moved downhill. 3: Original position of the rock and soil. 4: Loose rock located at the bottom of the slope that is tilted up.



At which point is the slump block located?

1
2
3
4

Answer 1

2

The slump block is the mass that has moved downhill and now sits at position 2 (with the original head scarp at 3 and rotated toe/loose blocks near 4).