rockslide

[US]/ˈrɒk.slaɪd/
[UK]/ˈrɑːk.slaɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a mass of rock and earth that suddenly falls down a slope

Phrases & Collocations

rockslide warning

rockslide risk

rockslide area

rockslide damage

rockslide incident

rockslide prevention

rockslide assessment

rockslide debris

rockslide response

rockslide control

Example Sentences

the rockslide blocked the main road for several hours.

after the heavy rain, a rockslide occurred in the mountains.

rescue teams were dispatched to help those affected by the rockslide.

the rockslide caused significant damage to nearby homes.

authorities issued a warning about the risk of a rockslide.

several hikers were trapped due to the sudden rockslide.

the geological survey predicted the possibility of a rockslide.

emergency services worked tirelessly after the rockslide.

residents were evacuated because of the imminent rockslide threat.

the rockslide revealed ancient fossils embedded in the cliff.

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