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Sometimes the volcano has very long quiet periods in between eruptions – several months or even a year. Is the volcano still dangerous during these periods?

Guillaume Levieux
Published on 29 July 2011
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The volcano is still dangerous during these periods of apparent rest, depending on the size and condition of the lava dome. Some pyroclastic flows on Montserrat were triggered by heavy rainfall. Lahars (mudflows) can occur at any time during and after heavy rain.

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