Do you know what a lahar is? How about the risks involved with a lahar? (Spoiler: A Lahar is an Indonesian word describing a mudflow or debris flow that originates on the slopes of a volcano.) May is volcano awareness month and we want to help you understand these terms when you might hear them. | Washington Emergency Management Division

With heavy rainfall observed in St. Vincent overnight and into the morning, lahars (mudlfows) have been observed in the red and ornage zones around #LaSoufriere. Learn more about the volcanic hazard below. DO NOT go to areas plone to flooding, streams and rivers as these are dangerous and cause severe damage. #lasoufriere #svg #lahars #uwi #redalert #stilldangerous #TeamSRC | UWI Seismic Research Centre