Which risk sharply increases when pyroclastic density current encounters topography?

💡 Explanation

Flow reflection is increased because aerodynamic pressure concentrates at topographic deflectors triggering complex rebound behaviours, therefore resurge initiates with amplified kinetic energy rather than simple flow obstruction that dissipates laterally.

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