Definition
A mudslide is a specific type of landslide composed primarily of mud and soil. Imagine it as a thick, flowing river of mud surging downhill. They typically occur after heavy rainfall when the ground becomes saturated and loses its stability. Unlike a debris flow (which contains larger rocks and debris), a mudslide is mainly fine-grained material. Mudslides can be extremely destructive, burying homes and infrastructure. They are nature's messy way of reorganizing the landscape. 🚧