Feb 9, 2024 · Debris flows, also known as mudslides, are a common type of fast-moving landslide that tends to flow in channels. Landslides are caused by disturbances in the natural stability of …

1 day ago · An atmospheric river is sending rounds of heavy rain into the Puget Sound area this week, causing river flooding across the region.

The term incorporates earth slides, rock falls, flows, and mudslides, amongst other categories of hillslope mass movements. [12] They do not have to be as fluid as a mudflow.

Jun 16, 2025 · Mudslides are a type of landslide, specifically characterized by their high water content, differentiating them from rockslides or debris flows. While all landslides involve the …

Jul 31, 2025 · Mudslides, also called debris flows, are fast-moving landslides made up of water, rock, soil, and debris. They pose significant risks to people, homes, and infrastructure, …

Feb 15, 2025 · What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger? One of the best ways to manage landslides is with debris basins — pits carved out of the landscape to …

Feb 6, 2024 · Mudslides can be extremely deadly and they can occur in all 50 states. That’s why it’s important to know how they work. Here’s everything you should know.

Landslides, mudslides, and rockslides are natural phenomena characterized by the movement of earth materials down slopes due to gravitational forces. These mass movements can occur at …

Feb 6, 2025 · A mudslide, also known as a mudflow, is a fast-moving flow of debris and water that occurs when intense rainfall saturates the ground. This natural disaster moves quickly, posing …

Nov 29, 2025 · The heavy floods and mudslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah have displaced nearly 78,000 people. The cyclone is likely to move toward India's southern coast by Sunday.