mudslide

/ ˈmʌdˌslaɪd /

noun

1. the rapid downward movement of a large quantity of saturated earth

mudslide

1. A slow-moving mudflow.

Example Sentences

And in Sri Lanka, at least 193 people died from floods and mudslides as the country grappled with one of its worst weather disasters in years.

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But the rain could cause minor road flooding and trigger some rockslides and mudslides, with ice and snow on mountain roads.

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An abrupt change in the forecast means Los Angeles County now faces a chance of thunderstorms, strong winds that could topple treesand heavy rain that could bring flash flooding and mudslides in recently burned areas.

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Malibu residents were warned Sunday to continue looking out for mudslides and debris flow, particularly in the canyons.

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The most powerful band of a large atmospheric river storm slammed into Southern California on Saturday, dumping much-needed rain across the region but also bringing mudslide dangers.

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