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Mud in Motion

  • April 12, 2012
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

Mudslides happen when a slope collapses after too much water collects on top of it, overloading the loose earth and rocks below. As the debris flows downhill, it can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour!

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