As a geologist working in a foreign country for the first time, you are asked to assess the potential for rapid mass wasting in a particular region. In what aspects or characteristics (geologic, geographic, biologic, etc.)of the region do you need for your assessment? Also, how could you possibly determine if mass wasting has been active in the recent geologic past (hundreds or thousands of years)?

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As a Geologist Working in a Foreign Country for the First