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
An atmospheric river dumping rain across Northern California and several feet of snow in the Sierra was making its way across the state Friday, bringing flooding and threatening mudslides along with it.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Life-threatening mudslides and flash flooding can result, even in the unlikely event that a tropical depression or tropical storm does not develop.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Life-threatening mudslides and flash flooding can result, even in the unlikely event that a tropical depression or tropical storm does not develop.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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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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For example, climate-resilient infrastructure projects - e.g. building flood defenses, upgrading transportation systems, and retrofitting buildings - are driving demand for construction experts, urban designers and environmental consultants, among many other roles.Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The rapper is facing an avalanche of civil suits alleging rape.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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An avalanche watch is in effect for the backcountry areas in the Greater Lake Tahoe region due to the new snow and strong winds.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Mudslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mudslide. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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