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Even a relatively small eruption at Mount Rainier could melt the snow and ice at the volcano's summit. This could mix with volcanic ash as well as sediment around the volcano, forming mudflows called lahars. These could potentially devastate nearby towns and even the city of Tacoma. The mud could then clog river channels, causing the rivers to back up and flood portions of Seattle.

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