Which volcanic threat increases when rainfall saturates tephra deposits?

💡 Explanation

Increased rainfall in tephra triggers debris flows called lahars because saturation increases mass and reduces friction leading to slope failure via gravity overcoming resistance. Therefore, lahar risk rises, rather than lowering pyroclastic speeds or affecting magma directly.

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