Downslope flow of ash and rock debris resulting from volcanic
activity. Mount Rainier - Living Safely With a Volcano in Your
Backyard [ More info] One of our Nation's most dangerous
volcanoes, Mount Rainier has been the source of countless
eruptions and volcanic mudflows, and many people live in the
areas that will be affected by it. Mount St. Helens, 1980 to now
--what's going on? [ More info] Summarizes the eruptions of this
spectacular volcano and the consequences for the surrounding
landscape, explains how volcanoes like this form, and how we
monitor their activity to mitigate hazards they pose. Types and
effects of volcano hazards [ More info] 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.
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