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

Check out this video of Highway 101 through Montecito completely covered in mud, water and debris as a result of early Tuesday morning mudslides. Caltrans says the highway is expected to remain closed until Thursday night while crews work to clear the roadway. If you need to get to or from Southern California, you're advised to use Interstate 5. Full story --> http://bit.ly/2AK8a67 | KSBY