The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LANDSLIP
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The straight part
We know that "fallen earth and rock" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fallen earth and rock = landslip.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LANDSLIP mean?
LANDSLIP noun- The sliding of a mass of land down a slope or cliff; a landslide