Meaning of the word lahar in English

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lahar

US /ləˈhɑː/
UK /ləˈhɑː/
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Noun

a destructive mudflow on the slopes of a volcano, consisting of a slurry of pyroclastic material, rocky debris, and water

Example:
The village was buried under a massive lahar after the eruption.
Scientists are monitoring the volcano for signs of a potential lahar.