mudslide

/ ˈmʌdˌslaɪd /

noun

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

mudslide

/ mŭd′slīd′ /

1. A slow-moving mudflow.

Example Sentences

At least 70,000 people were evacuated from their homes before the storm made landfall on Wednesday with warnings of storm surges, flash flooding, and mudslides.

From BBC

Snow storms, mudslides and wildfires are a constant danger.

From Los Angeles Times

Supplies have been slow to reach the county, with mudslides and flooding blocking interstate highways, The Asheville Citizen Times reported.

From Salon

It triggered severe floods and mudslides in Myanmar, leaving at least 226 dead as whole villages were wrecked.

From BBC

More than 100 people have died in flooding and mudslides caused by the remnants of Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar.

From BBC

Related Words

• avalanche