If the Volcanic Eruption Doesn’t Scare You, the Mudflow Should NYT: Science By:Katherine Kornei 16 January 2026 at 05:00 Studying tree rings helped scientists pinpoint when Mount Rainier last sent a lahar down its steep slopes, which could help planners anticipate future mudflows. © Max Whittaker for The New York TimesKnowing the year that the largest mudflow occurred could make it possible to better predict future muddy outbursts.
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