Mudflow! A mudflow, also known as a mudslide or mud avalanche, is a natural disaster where a large amount of mud, water, and debris flows rapidly down a slope or through a channel. Mudflows can be triggered by: 1. Heavy rainfall 2. Landslides 3. Earthquakes 4. Volcanic eruptions 5. Human activities (e.g., deforestation, construction) Characteristics of mudflows: 1. Fast-moving mixture of mud, water, and debris 2. Can carry large objects, such as trees and boulders 3. Destructive power, causing d

Video captured by an onlooker showed a massive mudslide moving through a mountainous neighborhood in California. The mudslides and debris flows knocked down trees, plowed into homes and trapped drivers for 10 hours after several Southern California communities were hit by heavy rain, authorities said. | AP