Feb 9, 2024 · They can accompany heavy rains or follow droughts, earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions. Mudslides develop when water rapidly accumulates in the ground and results in a …

1 day ago · How long can mudslides occur after rain ends? Forecasters say mudslide and debris-flow risk doesn’t end when rain tapers off.

A mudflow, also known as mudslide or mud flow, is a form of mass wasting involving fast-moving flow of debris and dirt that has become liquified by the addition of water. [1] . Such flows can …

5 days ago · Environment After days of flood and slide threats, a small WA town begins to breathe a sigh of relief Residents of Concrete, a rural community along the Skagit River, persevered …

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, …

Feb 6, 2025 · A mudslide, also known as a mudflow, is a fast-moving flow of debris and water that occurs when intense rainfall saturates the ground. This natural disaster moves quickly, posing …

Feb 13, 2025 · Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.

Mudslides, a specific type of landslide, arise when a flow of mud moves down slopes, particularly after heavy rains. The primary difference lies in the material involved — landslides can be a …

Dec 13, 2025 · Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.