mudflow
noun
mud·flow
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Definition of mudflow
: a moving mass of soil made fluid by rain or melting snow
also
: lahar
Examples of mudflow in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
More than a decade later, that mudflow has engulfed an area more than twice the size of Central Park and is still oozing toxic gunk. — Muktita Suhartono, New York Times, "Indonesia Confronts, Belatedly, a Huge Oil Spill Near Jakarta," 27 Aug. 2019 Heavy rainfall is expected to batter the Southland this week, and authorities in Burbank are preparing for any potential floodwaters and mudflows. — Andy Nguyen, latimes.com, "Burbank on flood watch as area braces for ‘storm of the year’," 21 Mar. 2018 After the Carr Fire, rangers say that dangers from falling trees, blocked trails and the potential of flash flooding from mudflows from thunderstorm runoff remain hazardous. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Planning a trip to California’s far north this summer? Read this first.," 7 June 2019 Apple will repair for free any iPhones, Macs, iPads and iPods damaged as a result of the devastating floods and mudflows that occurred in southwestern Japan earlier this month, the company announced in a support article, as spotted by 9to5Mac. — Dani Deahl, The Verge, "Apple announces free repair for devices damaged by Japanese floods," 27 July 2018 Before Sunday's eruptions, the most recent event began May 17, when a mudflow of water and rocks started moving down the slope of the volcano, followed by explosions and ash plumes that rose almost 3,300 feet (1 kilometer). — Emiliano Rodriguez Mega, Fox News, "AP Explains: A closer look at Guatemala's Volcano of Fire," 4 June 2018 Before Sunday’s eruptions, the most recent event began May 17, when a mudflow of water and rocks started moving down the slope of the volcano, followed by explosions and ash plumes that rose almost 3,300 feet (1 kilometer). — Washington Post, "AP Explains: A closer look at Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire," 4 June 2018 The 1985 eruption of Nevado del Ruiz in Colombia killed 25,000 people — but was so deadly only because the melting water triggered mudflows. — Rong-gong Lin Ii, latimes.com, "A California volcano once obliterated a forest and propelled ash 280 miles. Experts say it offers a warning," 22 May 2018 Montecito is still recovering from devastating mudflows that swept away homes and killed at least 21 people. — Brittny Mejia, latimes.com, "Evacuation orders lifted in Santa Barbara County," 13 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mudflow.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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