Mudflow? Mudslide? Landslide? For Insurers, There's a Diiference

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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

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