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 …

8 hours ago · Washington state declared a statewide emergency as torrential rain triggered catastrophic flooding, mudslides and evacuations affecting tens of thousands of residents. …

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

17 hours ago · Washington state is under a state of emergency from a barrage of torrential rain that's sent rivers flowing over their banks, caused a mudslide to crash down on a highway and …

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, …