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  1. Mudflow - Wikipedia

    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]

  2. Mudflow | Lahar, Pyroclastic, Debris Flow | Britannica

    4 days ago · Mudflow, flow of water that contains large amounts of suspended particles and silt. It has a higher density and viscosity than a streamflow and can deposit only the coarsest part of its load; this …

  3. *Mudflow is defined as, “A river of liquid and flowing mud on the surface of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water. Other earth movements, such as landslide, slope failure, …

  4. Debris Flow, Mudslide and Mudflow Hazards in the U.S.

    Debris flows, sometimes referred to as mudslides, mudflows, lahars, or debris avalanches, are common types of fast-moving landslides. These flows generally occur during periods of intense rainfall or …

  5. Mudflow Definition - Earth Science Key Term | Fiveable

    A mudflow is a rapid movement of a mixture of water-saturated soil and debris down a slope, typically occurring in hilly or mountainous areas. It is characterized by a fluid-like behavior, allowing it to travel …

  6. Mud Flow | Encyclopedia.com

    The term mud flow, although not part of the classification system used by most landslide specialists, is a form of mass movement or mass wasting widely used in a manner that is synonymous with wet to …

  7. MUDFLOW Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MUDFLOW is a moving mass of soil made fluid by rain or melting snow; also : lahar.

  8. Mudflow - FEMA.gov

    Mar 5, 2020 · A river of liquid and flowing mud on the surfaces of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water. Other earth movements, such as landslide, slope failure or a …

  9. Mudflow: Formation, Sediment & Water Content

    Mar 22, 2025 · Mudflow is the flowing of solids due to gravity. Sediment concentration affects mudflow. Water content strongly influence the behavior of mudflow materials. Clay minerals within sediment, …

  10. Mudflow | Springer Nature Link (formerly SpringerLink)

    A mudflow is a flowing mass of predominantly fine-grained earth material that possesses a high degree of fluidity during movement. The degree of fluidity is revealed by the observed rate of movement or …