Alternate Definitions for mudflow

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Term: mudflow
Definition:

A flowage of water-saturated earth material possessing a high degree of fluidity during movement. A less-saturated flowing mass is often called a debris flow. A mudflow originating on the flank of a volcano is properly called a lahar.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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