Definition of lahar
:a moving fluid mass composed of volcanic debris and water
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Volcanic mudflows, or lahars, are also another serious hazard.
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Not surprisingly, most of the damage around the volcano has been done by flooding and/or lahars, thanks to the ash and debris-choked rivers like Rio Blanco.
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