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Types and effects of volcano hazards

http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hazards/

Describes the 6 main types of hazardous activities and processes associated with volcanoes, including tephra, lava flows, pyroclastic flows, lahars (volcanic mudflows), landslides, and volcanic gas.

by Volcano Hazards Program (Sponsor)
Related topics:
Hazards, Lahars, Volcanic activity, Volcanology, Volcanoes

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