Why are lahars so dangerous?

A) They are the hottest of all lava flows.
B) They contain deadly chemicals.
C) Hot pyroclastic fragments melt ice and snow; this mixture flows extremely fast.
D) They are the most explosive of all volcanic eruptions.


Answer: C

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