Mudflows and Earthflows

Mudflows are the most fluid, rapid flow of mud, usually mixed with rocks and other debris, downhill. They generally occur following heavy rainstorms in arid regions, and follow preexisting channels, such as streams or valleys.

Earthflows are slow flowage of nearly saturated soils down moderate to steep slopes. Earthflows are more fluid, shallower,and smaller

Mudflows are the most fluid, rapid flow of mud, usually mixed with rocks and other debris, downhill. They generally occur following heavy rainstorms in arid regions, and follow preexisting channels, such as streams or valleys.