die Geröllmasse
Translation
mass of scree, debris mass
Examples
Die Geröllmasse blockierte die Straße.
The mass of scree blocked the road.
Eine riesige Geröllmasse löste sich vom Berg.
A huge mass of scree broke loose from the mountain.
Grammar Patterns
a mass of scree breaks loose ((from sth.)) A mass of scree breaks loose from the slope. Eine Geröllmasse löst sich vom Hang.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gerölllawine, Schuttmasse
Etymology
A compound word from 'Geröll' (scree) and 'Masse' (mass).
Memory Tips
Literally 'scree-mass'. If you know 'Geröll' and 'Masse', the meaning is straightforward.