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In mountain areas, when large amounts of rock fragments move downslope of their own weight, they are called ________.

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Avalanche

Step-by-step explanation:

They mostly happen in mountainous regions where there is snow/ice and rocks. The ice underneath the boulders thaws momentarily due to the pressure of the rocks and ice above hence acting as a lubricant for the sliding down of the rocks down the mountain. Avalanches can be triggered by earthquakes, explosions, and etcetera.

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