| Description |
1 online resource (xxxix, 739 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Springer-Praxis books in geophysical sciences |
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Springer-Praxis books in geophysical sciences.
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| Contents |
Classification and terminology -- Debris flows in history -- Instability of steep slopes -- Mechanism of landslide-triggered debris flows: Liquefaction phenomena due to the undrained loading of torrent deposits -- Debris-flow mechanics -- Entrainment of material by debris flows -- Hyperconcentrated flow -- transitional process between water flow and debris flow -- Subaqueous debris flows -- Volcanic debris flows -- Application of airborne and spaceborne remote sensing methods -- Debris-flow instrumentation -- Runout prediction methods -- Climatic factors influencing occurrence of debris flows -- Wildfire-related debris flow from a hazards perspective -- Influence of forest harvesting activities on debris avalanches and flows -- Debris-flow hazard analysis -- Debris-flow mitigation measures -- Debris avalanches and debris flows of the Campania Region (southern Italy) -- Debris flows of December 1999 in Venezuela -- Debris flows caused by Typhoon Herb in Taiwan -- Jiangjia Ravine debris flows in south-western China -- Debris flows and debris avalanches in Clayoquot Sound -- Analysis and management of debris-flow risks at Sörenberg (Switzerland) -- Engineering for debris flows in New Zealand -- Multifaceted hazard assessment of Cheekye fan, a large debris-flow fan in south-western British Columbia -- Debris flows at Mount St. Helens, Washington, USA |
| Summary |
"In this book, the editors bring together the most recent advances in research in debris flows and related phenomena, providing a complete treatment on all aspects of the subject. Case studies of actual events graphically illustrate the real problems and solutions associated with this devastating natural process and the text provides detailed methods and hazard assessment."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Landslide hazard analysis.
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Debris avalanches.
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Sciences de la terre.
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Environnement.
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Debris avalanches
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Landslide hazard analysis
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hungr, O. (Oldrich), author.
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| ISBN |
3540271295 |
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9783540271291 |
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