The eruption of Mt.Pinatubo in 1991 endangered people,animals,and property because of __________________.

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The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 caused lahars and pyroclastic flows which endangered people, animals, and property. Lahars are volcanic mudflows that can be triggered by heavy rainfall and pyroclastic flows are streams of hot ash, rock fragments, and gas that can travel at high speeds down the slope of a volcano. These natural events can destroy buildings, bridges, and roads, and can also cause significant loss of life for humans and animals alike.

The Eruption of Mt