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Lahar

January 1, 2016

A lahar is a flowing slurry of rock debris and water originating on the slopes of a volcano. The term may also mean the deposit of such a flow.

Publication Year 2016
Title Lahar
DOI 10.1007/978-1-4020-4399-4_206
Authors Richard B. Waitt
Publication Type Book Chapter
Publication Subtype Book Chapter
Index ID 70195306
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Volcano Science Center