Volcanic Debris Flows Commonly Caused by Melting Ice on the Flanks

question 74

Multiple Choice

Volcanic debris flows commonly caused by melting ice on the flanks of a volcano are called

• A) maars.
• B) lahars.
• C) jokulhlaups.
• D) pyroclastic surges.
• E) pyroclastic flows.

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