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The collapsing of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or a cliff is called .

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trenching
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earthquake
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landslide
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The correct option is C landslide
The collapsing of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or a cliff is called a landslide. Landslides are most commonly triggered by cyclons and heavy rain.

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