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Mudflow

Definition:

A mudflow is a rapid movement of a mixture of water, soil, and rocks down a slope. It typically occurs after heavy rainfall or melting of snow or ice, resulting in a viscous mass flowing downhill.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Verb

Senses:

Noun:

Sense 1: A geological phenomenon where water-saturated soil or debris slides rapidly downhill as a viscous flow.

Example: The recent heavy rains triggered a massive mudflow that destroyed several houses in the neighborhood.

Verb:

Sense 1: To flow or move like a mudflow.

Example: The melted ice started to mudflow down the slope, carrying rocks and debris with it.

Usages:

Popular usage: Mudflows are often associated with regions prone to flash floods and landslides.

Local usage: Due to frequent heavy rains in the area, mudflows have become a common occurrence during the monsoon season.

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