How is mass wasting different from other forms erosion?

Mass wasting involves the down-slope movement of rock, soil, and debris under the influence of gravity, whereas other forms of erosion refer to the wearing away and transportation of material by natural processes like wind, water, and ice. Mass wasting tends to occur rapidly and can result in sudden and destructive events like landslides and rockfalls, whereas other forms of erosion occur over longer periods of time.