Which of the following factors indicates a high risk for volcanic mudflows or lahars?

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A volcano with a thick covering of snow or ice indicates a high risk for volcanic mudflows or lahars. This is because when a volcanic eruption melts the snow or ice, the water mixes with volcanic debris and forms a destructive mudflow that can travel long distances and cause significant damage. Shield volcanoes and hillslopes covered with hard basaltic lava do not necessarily indicate a high risk for lahars.

Which of the Following Factors Indicates a High Risk for Volcanic