rockfall
rockfall
falling rocks
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rockfall with Russian translation
rockfall usage examples
Там, где часто бывает камнепад, поставили предупредительные знаки.
They put warning signs at the pass because rockfall is common there.
Камнепад перегородил горную дорогу после сильного дождя, заставив ехать в объезд.
A rockfall blocked the mountain road after heavy rain, forcing a long detour.
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rockfall belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
rockfall synonyms
What's the difference between rockfall / rockslide / landslide / rock avalanche
a sudden fall of rocks from a cliff or steep slope (general term)
The trail was closed after a rockfall blocked the path.
Тропа была закрыта после того, как камнепад перегородил путь.
a movement of rock down a slope, emphasizing sliding rather than free fall
Heavy rain triggered a rockslide that covered the mountain road.
Сильный дождь спровоцировал обвал скал, перекрывший горную дорогу.
a broad term for masses of earth or rock moving down slope; includes soil and rock
The hillside gave way in a landslide after days of heavy rain.
Склон обрушился в результате оползня после нескольких дней сильных дождей.
a technical term for a very large, fast-moving mass of rock resembling an avalanche
Geologists classified the event as a rock avalanche because of its volume and speed.
Геологи классифицировали событие как каменную лавину из-за объема и скорости.
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How to pronounce rockfall and what this word means
rockfall translation: камнепад. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce rockfall
/ˈrɒk.fɔːl/
rockfall translation
камнепад
rockfall examples
They put warning signs at the pass because rockfall is common there.
rockfall transcription
/ˈrɒk.fɔːl/, /ˈrɑkˌfɔl/
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rockfall meaning: what does it mean?
falling rocks
rockfall pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
rockfall is pronounced as /ˈrɒk.fɔːl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
rockfall definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They put warning signs at the pass because rockfall is common there. Translation: Там, где часто бывает камнепад, поставили предупредительные знаки.
Is rockfall part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, rockfall (камнепад) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is rockfall part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, rockfall (камнепад) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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