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Volcanic Hazards Flashcards

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What is a volcanic lahar?

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Mudflow made of volcanic material and water.

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What are the effects of a pyroclastic flow?

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  • They destroy everything in their path.

- Downhill avalanches occur.

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How big is a volcanic bomb?

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Up to six metres big.

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What is one of the effects of a volcanic landslide?

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-They can bury entire villages.

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