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
Several places saw rainfall totals of 15 or more inches over five days, which led to flash flooding and mudslides.
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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
In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Indonesia's Grasberg Mine also had a fatal mudslide in September, which led to a 35% reduction in 2026 production forecasts with operations projected to return to normal by 2027.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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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
In July 2024, a deadly mudslide caused by heavy rain claimed the lives of 229 people in southern Ethiopia.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Indonesia's Grasberg Mine also had a fatal mudslide in September, which led to a 35% reduction in 2026 production forecasts with operations projected to return to normal by 2027.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mudslide
Noun
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Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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About 55 kilometers away on Harbor Island, a group of kayakers saw the water flowing past their tents 20 minutes after the landslide.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
10 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 17 May. 2026.
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