Find a term from the labs, understand the process behind it, and see how it appears in the landscape. Each entry connects an explanation with a real observation and a model you can explore.
Term
Toe
The downslope end of a landslide or other mass-movement deposit. Displaced material may thicken or bulge there as it slows. It differs from the crown, where material separates from the stable slope.
What to look for
Oso, Washington, 2014: an aerial photograph of the landslide source, travel path and deposit. The displaced material crossed the valley floor.
