A simple and feasible process for using multi-stage high-precision DTMs, field surveys and rainfall data to study debris flow occurrence factors of Shenmu area, Taiwan

The occurrence of typhoon Herb in 1996 caused massive landslides in the Shenmu area of Taiwan. Many people died and stream and river beds were covered by meters of debris. Debris flows almost always take place in the Shenmu area during the flood season, especially in the catchment areas around Tsush...

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Main Authors: W.-C. Lo, B.-S. Lin, H.-C. Ho, J. Keck, H.-Y. Yin, H.-Y. Shan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-11-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/12/3407/2012/nhess-12-3407-2012.pdf