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词汇 rockfall
释义 rockfall
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈrɒk.fɔːl/ us /ˈrɑːk.fɑːl/
a mass of stones that is falling or has already fallen: 岩崩;崩塌的岩石
The road was blocked by a rockfall.道路因为塌方被堵塞。
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Near-source erosion or rockfall during a climactic caldera-forming phase of the eruption caused large influxes of lithic blocks into the pyroclastic density cur rents, recorded as widespread lithic breccias.
Conditions were appalling: thick dust, dirt, noise, heat, gas and roof rockfalls with sweating, half-naked bodies covered in coal dust.
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Much of the destruction was caused by the numerous landslides and rockfalls which came tumbling down from high above.
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The canyon itself still shows activity in the form of rockfalls and landslides.
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Engel notes that the party were all nearly obliterated by rockfall while they were crossing the bergschrund.
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Power for the colony is supplied by hydroelectric generators, but when a rockfall blocks the underground river, all power is lost.
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Landslips and rockfalls are a continuing feature of the evolution of this coast.
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However, the route up to the pass had become narrowed and dangerous due to rockfall.
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Climbing should begin at night in order to reach the summit before sunrise when the snow melts increasing the chance of avalanche and rockfall increases.
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A rockfall in 2008 damaged a number of structures, and about one third of visitor units were closed because of risk.
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Care should be taken when boating next to these cliffs, as rockfalls are frequent.
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Before he can act, an earthquake triggers a rockfall that crushes her and closes the mine.
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Rockfalls are frequent and walkers using the beach should not walk too close to the base of the cliffs.
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In the 1970s, a concrete lining was applied to the western half of the tunnel to prevent rockfalls inside.
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Since the collapse the mountain has experienced shaking and periodic rockfalls.
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