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TeachMeFinance.com - explain lahar lahar The term 'lahar' as it applies to the area of volcanos can be defined as '　　 A flowing mixture of water-saturated rock debris that forms on the slopes of a volcano, and moves downslope under the force of gravity, sometimes referred to as debris flow or mudflow. The term comes from Indonesia'. The term 'lahar' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as '　　A flood of mud and rocks from the slopes of a volcano. May be triggered by earthquakes, landslides, or when the rim of a caldera lake is breached. See When Rivers of Rock Flow'. Previous 5 Terms: lageniform Lagging lagging of tide Lagomorphs lagoon Next 5 Terms: Lahar-runout flow laic lake Lake Breeze Lake Effect Snow About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.