Mud is a mixture of various rocks (clay particles, stones, large boulders, and much more) and water, usually flowing down from hilly or mountainous terrain. This is a very dangerous natural phenomenon, which can only be saved by observing safety precautions.
Instructions
Step 1
The cause of mudflows can be volcanic eruptions, melting of glaciers and snow on the hill and in the mountains, a large amount of precipitation. As a result, a large amount of water mixed with the rock flows off. The most mudflow-prone areas are areas at the base of hills and mountains.
Step 2
To protect oneself from this dangerous natural phenomenon, it is imperative to build bypass canals, dams and dams in mudflow-prone areas. You can apply additional protection measures, strengthen the ground on the slopes with planting trees. Find a possible shelter from the mudflow in advance.
Step 3
Usually mudflows cannot be foreseen, but in some cases you may notice signs of this phenomenon: cracks appear on bricks, tiles, plaster, road surfaces and on the ground, doors in the house suddenly begin to creak or jam. Trees and fences begin to stir slightly, water appears in the place where it usually does not flow, and a hum appears.
Step 4
If you saw something unusual from the above, in order to avoid being caught by this natural phenomenon, try not to walk in mudflow-prone areas. Report the signs immediately to your area's security service.
Step 5
The mudflow moves at a very high speed - ten or more meters per second. The phenomenon can last from a few minutes to ten hours. The mudflow is divided into several stages, and the very first wave sometimes reaches a height of 15 meters. The safest place in this case is high in the mountains, the stream is just emerging there and has not yet gained mass and strength, you have a high chance to get out of the way of the mudflow.
Step 6
If you notice signs of mudflow, run away from the bottom of the ravine as far as possible. Sometimes stones fly out of a too fast stream, try to find shelter from them and move along a safe path. If you are evacuated, turn off gas, water and electricity in the house, and tightly close vents, windows and doors. Take with you the essentials (documents, money).
