Factors that Affect Mass Movements by keypoint Man’s activities like mining, herding of animals and building. Earthquakes and volcanic eruption also encourage mass movement Areas of high annual range of temperature and high frequency of freezing and thawing. Others are Viewing: Types of Mass Movements Factors that Affect Weathering Factors that Affect the Shape & Pattern of Volcanoes Meaning of Mass Movement Meaning of Weathering Types of Weathering Physical / Mechanical Weathering