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.