Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Avalanches

Avalanches involve the rapid downslope movement of snow or ice, with or without sediment and rock.
The Battery - A Case Study

The Battery lies under the slopes of Signal Hill in St. John's. Evidence indicates that rockfall is frequent in this area...
Coastal Erosion

A look at erosion along Newfoundland's coasts.
Coastal Flooding

Coastal Flooding--Natural Environment--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Other Geological Events

How sinkholes and other geological events impacet Newfoundland and Labrador's environment.
Geological Hazards and Disasters

Geological Hazards and Disasters Occurring in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Landslides

Landslides are the downslope movement of unconsolidated material under the influence of gravity.
Rockfalls

Rockfalls are the downslope movement of loose rocks, either through free fall or by rolling.