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landslide. 1  the sliding of a mass of loosened rocks or earth down a hillside or slope. 2  the mass of loosened material sliding down. 3  an overwhelming majority of votes for one candidate or party in an election. 4  any overwhelming victory.
Landslides occur when gravity overcomes the force of friction. Several common causes of landslides are: 1  Water: Perhaps the most common trigger of a landslide, water reduces the friction between the bedrock and the overlying sediment, and gravity sends the debris sliding downhill. 2  In sand and clay soils, a small amount of water may increase stability.