lahar disaster

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concept

A lahar disaster is a catastrophic event in which fast-moving volcanic mudflows composed of water, ash, and debris surge down slopes and river valleys, destroying infrastructure, altering landscapes, and endangering lives.

Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
volcanic disaster 2

Instances (2)

Instance Via concept surface
Armero tragedy
La Mesa de Herveo
surface form: Armero tragedy
volcanic disaster