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Deposit of the largest lahar from Mount Baker, WA, exposed near con...

2000 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Note the protruding logs and branches from living trees that were knocked down and carried by the lahar. Ice axe, 3 ft, shows scale. Lahars are the greatest hazard at Mount Baker.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.


Scott et al., 2000