Debris-flow erosion and deposition dynamics

Debris flows are a major natural hazard in mountains world wide, because of their destructive potential. Prediction of occurrence, magnitude and travel distance is still a scientific challenge, and thus research into the mechanics of debris flows is still needed. Poor understanding of the processes...

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Main Author: Schuerch, Peter
Published: Durham University 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547572