Which mechanism initiates lahar formation as precipitation intensifies around a recently formed volcanic lava dome?

💡 Explanation

Increased debris entrainment initiates lahars because rainfall saturates the unconsolidated ash and tephra surrounding the dome triggering slope instability. Therefore copious mudflow occurs, rather than direct pyroclastic activity, because of gravity overcoming frictional repose.

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