lahar
noun/ˈlɑhɑr/
Frequency rank: #19,914 most common English word
Meaning
A destructive mudflow or debris flow composed of volcanic material and water flowing down the slopes of a volcano.
Example sentence
Volcanic activity triggered lahar that buried several villages under thick mud and debris.
Synonyms & related words
- mudflow
- torrent
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