Lahar detection system monitoring site near Mount Rainier.
![Scientist standing next to solar panels on monitoring station with snowy mountain in the background.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/2018_Oct_18_R_Kramer_1541204288.jpg?itok=0UpD4CsI)
Detailed Description
Lahar detection systems, such as this monitoring site at Mount Rainier, Washington, will become activated when a lahar is moving down a nearby drainage. The system will quickly notify emergency officials who issue warnings to downstream residents.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.