as in landslide
a large mass of wet earth descending from a high place
In the spring and early summer this area is prone to flooding and mudslides.
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Recent Examples of mudslide
The Chimney Rock Fire Department served as both refuge and command post when Helene tore through western North Carolina, bringing mudslides and flash flooding that ripped apart homes and washed away roads.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Powerful seismic waves instantly toppled almost every building in the port city of Yokohama, sent a wall of water crashing across the coast of the island of Honshu, and unleashed mudslides that inundated fishing villages and buried inhabitants alive.
—Joshua Hammer, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Several places saw rainfall totals of 15 or more inches over five days, which led to flash flooding and mudslides.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Powerful seismic waves instantly toppled almost every building in the port city of Yokohama, sent a wall of water crashing across the coast of the island of Honshu, and unleashed mudslides that inundated fishing villages and buried inhabitants alive.
—Joshua Hammer, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
Several places saw rainfall totals of 15 or more inches over five days, which led to flash flooding and mudslides.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mudslide
Noun
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Heavy rainfall in the area caused torrents and increased the risk of landslides, making rescue operations more difficult, state media said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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In addition to deterring unwanted visitors or critters, these flood lights have also become popular among pet owners for another purpose.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The easing of export regulations came just as Argentina’s beef production dropped by more than 10 percent due to floods and droughts, according to CICCRA, the nonprofit organization that represents Argentina’s beef producers.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Instead, Francis countered and attempted an avalanche Down Payment.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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“Mudslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mudslide. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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