quakelake (pluralquake lakes)

1. Alake formed after thedamming of awatercourse by alandslide caused by anearthquake.
   • 2008, "China braces as water rises atquake lake,"AFP at Google News, 6 Jun.,

     The May 12 quake triggered massive landslides in mountainous Sichuan province, blocking rivers and creating more than 30 unstable "quake lakes" that are threatening millions of people.

• landslide dam
• barrier lake

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