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mudflow: see landslide landslide, rapid slipping of a mass of earth or rock from a higher elevation to a lower level under the influence of gravity and water lubrication. More specifically, rockslides are the rapid downhill movement of large masses of rock with little or no hydraulic flow, ..... Click the link for more information. . mudflowFlow of water that contains large amounts of suspended particles and silt. Mudflows usually occur on steep slopes where vegetation is too sparse to prevent rapid erosion, but they can also occur on gentle slopes under certain conditions. Factors other than slope include heavy precipitation in a short period and easily erodible material. mudflow [′məd‚flō] (geology) A flowing mass of fine-grained earth material having a high degree of fluidity during movement. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The large tires with new, technologically advanced tread patterns that allow for better mud flow and handling reduce the amount of rear-end wandering that can occur at high speeds. MILE 37: Elk Rock viewpoint, where the Monument begins and nature is recovering at her own pace, provides the best view of the Toutle River avalanche and mud flow, and, far below, the scattered "bones" of the blown-down forest. As it erupts, the cool mud flows down the flanks like lava from a volcano. |
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