mudflows

[US]/[ˈmʌdˌflaʊz]/
[UK]/[ˈmʌdˌflaʊz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A rapid flow of large amounts of mud and debris down a slope or valley.; The act of flowing like mud.

Phrases & Collocations

mudflows destroy

preventing mudflows

after mudflows

rapid mudflows

mudflows risk

causing mudflows

monitor mudflows

devastating mudflows

areas prone to mudflows

mudflows occurred

Example Sentences

the heavy rains triggered devastating mudflows in the mountain region.

residents were warned to evacuate due to the potential for mudflows.

scientists are studying the factors that contribute to mudflows in the area.

the mudflows buried several homes and damaged infrastructure.

emergency services worked tirelessly to rescue people trapped by the mudflows.

deforestation can exacerbate the risk of dangerous mudflows after heavy rainfall.

the rapid onset of the mudflows caught many people by surprise.

engineers are building barriers to mitigate the impact of future mudflows.

the community is working to implement mudflow early warning systems.

the destructive power of the mudflows left a trail of devastation.

geological surveys help assess the susceptibility of areas to mudflows.

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