lahar disaster
C57934
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 |