as in landslides
a large mass of snow descending from a high place
They closed off part of the mountain to skiing due to a snowslide.
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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 -
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
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Another outing is about vintage magazines, books and slides — and the reveal of a new take on the French brand’s Ami de Coeur symbol.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Foldable flats Speaking of shoes, these compact and lightweight flats can be a versatile swap for bulky sandals, slides, and heels.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Snowslides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snowslides. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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