Definition of "lahars" [lahars]

• Plural form of lahar. (noun)

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• "Water from melting snow and ice mixed with loose rock debris to form volcanic mudflows called lahars that ripped trees from their roots and engulfed roads, bridges and homes."
• "The rock mixed with and melted snow and ice that had been carried from the peak, creating debris flows called lahars with the consistency of wet cement."
• "Water reticulation systems have been easily damaged by lava flows, lahars (which can be caused by rainfall and subsequent erosion of ash into rivers), earthquakes, and ground deformation associated with magma intrusion and eruption."