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.


Answer: B

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