You are in charge of emergency planning in Electron, Washington, when it is brought to your attention that the entire town is built upon the remains of eruption materials from Mount Rainier, which is less than 30 miles away

Using the past volcanic hazard history of Mount Rainier, which volcanic hazard would most likely affect your town?
A) Pyroclastic flow
B) Lahar
C) Lava flow
D) Volcanic landslide
E) Earthquakes


Answer: B

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