Reducing risk from lahar hazards: concepts, case studies, and roles for scientists

Thomas C. Pierson1, Nathan J. Wood2, Carolyn L. Driedger1
1U.S. Geological Survey, Volcano Science Center, Cascades Volcano Observatory, 1300 S.E. Cardinal Court, Suite 100, Vancouver, 98683, WA, USA
2U.S. Geological Survey, Western Geographic Science Center, 2130 SW 5th Ave., Portland, 97201, OR, USA

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