Debris torrent mechanisms
The phenomenon of the debris torrent is explored by examining the mechanisms of initiation, particularly those of rainfall and deforestation. The types of precipitation likely to contribute to instability are identified and data collection is reviewed. Debris torrents have characteristics unlike t...
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| Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/26739 |