as in landslides
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 mudslides
Flood warnings are in place, as rapid rainfall could produce flash and urban flooding and potential mudslides in elevated areas of Cuba, according to the NHC.
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Any burn scar areas will be especially prone to dangerous flash flooding which could trigger debris flows and mudslides.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
The floods occurred following thunderstorms from Tropical Storm Mario and washed out part of State Route 38 in the San Bernardino Mountains, leaving multiple vehicles stranded and caught in mudslides on the road, NBC News reported, citing the California Department of Transportation.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Deep mudslides and flash flooding hit Southern California Thursday after drenching thunderstorms fed by the moisture of former Eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Mario spread over the region.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Heavy rain Thursday caused mudslides, debris flows and flooding in Southern California.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Is the narrator’s mind-set also that of many Californians—aware of the risk of earthquakes, fires, mudslides, and other dangers, who nevertheless choose to continue living there?
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The other, Lorena, weakened into a tropical storm before striking western Mexico, causing power outages, floods and mudslides that swept cars away.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Any burn scar areas will be especially prone to dangerous flash flooding which could trigger debris flows and mudslides.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
The floods occurred following thunderstorms from Tropical Storm Mario and washed out part of State Route 38 in the San Bernardino Mountains, leaving multiple vehicles stranded and caught in mudslides on the road, NBC News reported, citing the California Department of Transportation.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
Deep mudslides and flash flooding hit Southern California Thursday after drenching thunderstorms fed by the moisture of former Eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Mario spread over the region.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Heavy rain Thursday caused mudslides, debris flows and flooding in Southern California.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Is the narrator’s mind-set also that of many Californians—aware of the risk of earthquakes, fires, mudslides, and other dangers, who nevertheless choose to continue living there?
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The other, Lorena, weakened into a tropical storm before striking western Mexico, causing power outages, floods and mudslides that swept cars away.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mudslides
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The city is urging the governor to sign into a law a bill that would expand California’s definition of emergencies to include landslides and events made worse by climate change.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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State media later identified one of the dead as 60-year-old Luis Mario Pérez Coiterio, who was killed in landslides triggered by the storm.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Earthquakes’ sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mudslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mudslides. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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