rock fall

Frequency: 4.52.5 per million words

A mass of rocks falling down a cliff or mountain.

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Examples (10)

  • The hikers were warned about possible rock falls on the mountain trail.
  • A rock fall blocked the highway for several hours yesterday.
  • Safety nets were installed to protect drivers from rock falls.
  • The heavy rains triggered a dangerous rock fall near the cliff edge.
  • Climbers should always wear helmets to protect against rock falls.
  • The road was closed due to a massive rock fall from the mountainside.
  • Geologists studied the area prone to frequent rock falls.
  • The recent earthquake caused several rock falls in the canyon.
  • Warning signs indicated the risk of rock falls ahead.
  • The rock fall damaged three vehicles parked below the cliff.