as in floods
a large mass of rock or earth descending from a high place
The heavy rains caused landslides in some areas.
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Recent Examples of landslides
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Most injuries came from falling debris and landslides, per Reuters.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Accidents, such as deadly landslides, are fairly common.
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ABC News,
1 June 2026
Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.
—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Most injuries came from falling debris and landslides, per Reuters.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Accidents, such as deadly landslides, are fairly common.
—
ABC News,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landslides
floods
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In the past, it's been falsely linked with everything from hurricanes to floods, wildfires and alien abductions.
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Deadly floods are common in parts of Africa, which is among the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events despite being responsible for a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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“Landslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslides. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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