"If we're gonna die, we might as well film it!"

That's what was running through Caroline Pedro's mind as a huge debris flow came rushing toward her and friend Zachary Jones during a recent hike at Westside Road at Mount Rainier in Washington, according to the Seattle Times.

The phenomenon , and it occurs when warm conditions melt snow on the peak and send it downhill, picking up mud, boulders and trees on the way.

Before the debris flow reached the spot where Pedro and Jones were hiking, they knew something was wrong. The ground shook and trees snapped, and before long, once-dry creeks were flowing angrily, the report added. Entire trees were carried downstream. Pedro filmed the intense experience, concerned that the debris flow would overtake the creek's banks and flood the roadway.

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The trail where Pedro and Jones were hiking , Grind TV reported.Nobody was injured by the debris flow, but seismic sensors registered movement along the ground during the incident, the Seattle Times also reported.

There are other concerns brought on by this unseasonably hot, dry year. Peter Ellis, supervisor with the National Park Service's Mount Rainier climbing rangers, told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer that than usual.

As the glaciers melt, they also create ice caves that are popular with hikers, who like to explore the natural formations. Officials have warned trekkers to stay out of the caves because there's a high danger the cave walls will collapse in the warm weather, as one did back in early July in northwestern Washington, .

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