catastrophic landslide

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. A sudden and massive movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope that causes widespread destruction, significant loss of life, and severe environmental damage.; An event characterized by an extremely large volume of material sliding rapidly downhill, often triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or human activity, resulting in high-impact consequences.

💬 Examples

  1. The catastrophic landslide buried several villages in the mountainous region, leaving hundreds missing.

  2. Engineers are now studying the geological conditions that led to the catastrophic landslide to prevent future disasters.