mudslide

Rain-loosened earth flow

A mudslide is a mass of mud and debris sliding down a slope, typically triggered by heavy rain saturating hillsides.

Mudslides can be devastating to communities in their path: The mudslide buried several homes.

A mudslide is also a cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream—named for its brown, creamy appearance.

geologic

debris flow

Water-saturated sediment surge

gravity · saturation · liquefaction · soil · runoff · terrain · hydrology · weathering · geology · slippage

disaster

evacuation

Removal from danger

wreckage · collapse · displacement · rescue · relief · aftermath · survivors · recovery · shelter · debris

cocktail

Kahlua

Coffee-flavored sweetened spirit

blended · frozen · creamy · liqueur · bar · mixology · indulgent · smooth · velvety · whipped cream

dessert

chocolate

Sweet from cacao seeds

  • ganacheChocolate-cream confection blend
  • fudgeCreamy cooked confection
  • brownieDense chocolate baked square

cocoa · truffle · decadent · rich · silky · layered · cake · mousse · caramel · ice cream

Categories
Opposites
material composition

mudslideavalanche

Rapid mountain snow collapse

snowslide · rockslide · rockfall · dust storm · landslide

stability vs. movement

mudslidesolid ground

Stable surface beneath

bedrock · terra firma · retaining wall

moisture content

mudslidedust storm

Wind-carried soil phenomenon

drought · sandstorm · parched earth · desiccation · dry spell

Phrases
Family

mudslides

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G