Rock fall definition

Rock fall means a rock or mass of rocks dislodged from a cliff or other steep slope, which moves down a slope under the force of gravity, generally by falling, rolling, sliding, toppling, or bouncing.

Examples of Rock fall in a sentence

  • State of Art: Design and Construction of Rock fall Mitigation System, 2014.

  • Rock fall debris, ranging in size from pebbles to large boulders, is spread out along the glacier margins.

  • In addition to the risks described above, other risks and hazards may include, but are not limited to: Motor vehicle accidents occurring on the way to or from the hill; Rock fall and avalanches; Weather and snow conditions including unforeseen, inclement or intemperate weather; Hypothermia; Frostbite; Equipment failure or defects (skis, boards, t-bars, lift chairs, gondolas, etc.