Which of the Following Was the Cause of the Debris

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the cause of the debris flow in Oso, Washington, in March 2014?

• A)Volcanic eruptions generated a lahar.
• B)A stream at the base of a slope eroded the toe of the slope away.
• C)Heavy rains saturated the surface materials on the slope.
• D)The slope was oversteepened during construction.

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