Definition of creep

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The term 'creep' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Slow movement of rock debris or soil usually imperceptible except to observations of long duration. Time-dependent strain or deformation, for example, continuing strain with sustained stress'.

The term 'creep' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' very slow, continuous downslope movement of soil or debris'.


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