Synonyms for

Landslides

Verb / ˈlæˌndslaɪdz / / ˈlæˌnslaɪdz / Another word for landslides — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the movement of a mass of rock, earth, or debris down a slope

Synonyms & similar words

landslip landslide avalanche mudslide rockfall slip subsidence earthflow landslip rockslide mudflow sinkhole cave-in crater chasm rift crevasse fissure gully ravine

Example sentences

  1. The landslide caused a road closure.
  2. The residents were evacuated due to the threat of landslides.
  3. The landslide destroyed several homes.
  4. After the earthquake, there were several landslides in the area.
  5. The heavy rain caused a landslide on the mountain.

Quotes

  • "Nature's forces have joined to create the perfect storm of landslides, floods, and other natural disasters." - Ginny Brown-Waite
  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
  • "The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes." - William James

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