Advances in Debris-flow Science and Practice

This book provides a summary of the state of the art of all facets of debris-flow science and practice and is designed to be a comprehensive technical reference for practitioners and a state-of-the-art research overview for scientists. It is richly illustrated with equations, graphs, photos, and tab...

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Coauteur: SpringerLink (Online service)
Andere auteurs: Jakob, Matthias (Redacteur), McDougall, Scott (Redacteur), Santi, Paul (Redacteur)
Formaat: Elektronisch E-boek
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2024.
Editie:1st ed. 2024.
Reeks:Geoenvironmental Disaster Reduction,
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Online toegang:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-48691-3
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Inhoudsopgave:
  • 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.