Lahar
Lahar is a word that many of you will never need to worry about however here in the Pacific Northwest United States and where I live and seeing volcano’s in our backyard everyday it is a daily reminder of the a possible Lahar.
A Lahar is a type of mudflow or debris flow composed of pyroclastic material, rocky debris, and water. The material flows down from a volcano, typically along a river valley.
Lahar is an Indonesian word that describes volcanic mudflows or debris flows. Lahars have the consistency, viscosity and approximately the same density of concrete. A Lahar can travel up to 60 mph and can cause catastrophic destruction in their path with a wall of mud over 500 feet deep.
Lahar sirens are set up to alert residence of a Lahar and when you here this alarm you need to evacuate to higher ground. My community and surrounding communities have monthly Lahar warning sirens to check that is they are working properly and that is always a reminder of the potencial of a Lahar in our future.
It is advised that a survival kit be in place to take with you when you evacuate. I have mentioned many times that we do not know where we will be when a disaster occurs so having a survival kit in your home, work, school and vehicle is paramount.
If you need further information on preparing for a Lahar or purchasing a survival kit please visit us at www.LmdDisasterSurvivalKits.com
Until next time take care and prepare today for what emergency you may face before it is too late.
