Which consequence results when thick tephra accumulates rapidly?

💡 Explanation

Slope instability and subsequent lahars occur because rapid tephra accumulation increases pore water pressure, reducing shear strength through effective stress reduction. This triggers debris flows, therefore lahars are more likely, rather than gas release changes.

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