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 slow storm is forecast to drop as much as 35 inches of rain over parts of northern Honduras, and as much as 15 inches over the rest of Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, eastern Guatemala, western Nicaragua and the Mexican State of Quintana Roo, with the threat of flash flooding and mudslides.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
This could cause flash flooding and mudslides, especially along the higher terrain.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
The Craig family, who have lived in the Appalachian Mountain community for 80 years, lost almost a dozen members when a mudslide swept through a valley.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Northern California is being hit hard by the first major atmospheric river storm of the season, with rain totals expected to exceed 12 inches in some areas, bringing a chance for flooding and mudslides.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
This could cause flash flooding and mudslides, especially along the higher terrain.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
The Craig family, who have lived in the Appalachian Mountain community for 80 years, lost almost a dozen members when a mudslide swept through a valley.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Northern California is being hit hard by the first major atmospheric river storm of the season, with rain totals expected to exceed 12 inches in some areas, bringing a chance for flooding and mudslides.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mudslide
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Yoon said that raised questions about the integrity of the results of April’s parliamentary election, which the liberal opposition won in a landslide.Stella Kim, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Garza not likely to go forward Waldrip said Thursday that the recent reelection, which Garza won in a landslide, was another reason to dismiss the case.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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Florida plans to launch a program that will help homeowners in risk zones elevate their homes above flood levels.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Think of flexibility as the social equivalent of flood insurance: When that trendy, highly specialized business goes under, property owners should be ready to retool.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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Photos of the slide show a natural avalanche occurred in the same area on Sunday, officials said.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2024
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One thing that is not anticipated is an avalanche of opt-outs, which has played out in some programs, or an unenthusiastic response to a bowl challenge.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Mudslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mudslide. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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