Advances in Debris-flow Science and Practice

Introduction.- Debris-flow Watersheds and Fans: Morphology, Sedimentology and Dynamics.- Fatalities from Debris Flows: Worldwide Distribution and Trends.- Flume Modeling of Debris Flows.-Numerical Modeling of Debris Flows: A Conceptual Assessment.- Sediment Entrainment and Deposition.- Causes and Triggers.- Debris-flow Dating and Magnitude Reconstruction.- Statistical Techniques for Debris-flow Frequency-Magnitude Analyses.- Climate Change Effects on Debris Flows.- Post-wildfire Debris Flows.-Lahars: Origins, Behavior and Hazards.- Regional Debris-flow Hazard Assessments.- Debris-flow Risk Assessment.- Functional Design of Mitigation Measures: From Design Event Definition to Targeted Process Modifications.- Advances in Design of Barriers for Debris-flow Impact.- Check Dam Failures.- Warning Systems and Instrumentation.- Land Use Planning on Debris-flow Fans.

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• Ciências do solo, sedimentologia
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Hazard Assessments;Landslides;Mitigation;Risk Management;Climate Change Effects