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GSA Reviews in Engineering Geology
Debris Flows/Avalanches: Process, Recognition, and Mitigation
Editor(s)
Geological Society of America
Volume
7
Copyright:
Geological Society of America
© Geological Society of America 1987, ISBN 978-0-8137-5807-7$9.00
ISBN electronic:
9780813758077
ISBN print:
0813741076
Publication date:
January 01, 1987
Debris flows and debris avalanches are among the most dangerous and destructive natural hazards that affect humans. They claim hundreds of lives and millions of dollars in property loss every year. The past two decades have produced much new scientific and engineering understanding of these occurrences and have led to new methods for mitigating the loss of life and property. These 17 papers pull together much of this recent research and present it in these categories: (1) process, (2) recognition, and (3) mitigation. Much of this work results from cooperative efforts between GSA's Engineering Geology Division and Quaternary Geology & Geomorphology Division.
Debris Flows/Avalanches: Process, Recognition, and Mitigation
Editor(s): John E. Costa, Gerald F. Wieczorek
https://doi.org/10.1130/REG7
ISBN-10: 0813741076
ISBN (electronic): 9780813758077
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 1987
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Table of Contents
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Process
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A rheologic classification of subaerial sediment-water flowsAuthor(s)Thomas C. Pierson;Thomas C. PiersonU.S. Geological Survey David A. Johnston Cascades Volcano Observatory 5400 MacArthur Boulevard Vancouver, Washington 98661Search for other works by this author on:John E. CostaJohn E. CostaU.S. Geological Survey David A. Johnston Cascades Volcano Observatory 5400 MacArthur Boulevard Vancouver, Washington 98661Search for other works by this author on:
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Comprehensive review of debris flow modeling concepts in JapanAuthor(s)Cheng-lung ChenCheng-lung ChenU.S. Geological Survey Gulf Coast Hydroscience Center NSTL, Mississippi 39529Search for other works by this author on:
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Mobilization of debris flows from soil slips, San Francisco Bayregion, CaliforniaAuthor(s)Stephen D. Ellen;Stephen D. EllenU.S. Geological Survey MS 975 345 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:Robert W. FlemingRobert W. FlemingU.S. Geological Survey Box 25046, MS 966 Denver Federal Center Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
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The mechanics of large rock avalanchesAuthor(s)H. Jay MeloshH. Jay MeloshLunar and Planetary Laboratory and Geosciences Department University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona 85721Search for other works by this author on:
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The importance of lahar initiation processesAuthor(s)Lee H. FairchildLee H. FairchildDepartment of Geological Sciences University of Washington Seattle, Washington 98195Search for other works by this author on:
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Meteorological antecedents to debris flow in southwestern British Columbia; Some case studiesAuthor(s)Michael Church;Michael ChurchDepartment of Geography University of British Columbia Vancouver, British Columbia V6T1W5 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Michael J. MilesMichael J. MilesM. Miles and Associates, Ltd 502 Craigflower Road Victoria, British Columbia V9A 2V8 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Rainfall thresholds for triggering a debris avalanching event in the southern Appalachian MountainsAuthor(s)D. G. Neary;D. G. NearySoutheastern Forest Experiment Station School of Forest Resources and Conservation University of Florida Gainesville, Florida 32611Search for other works by this author on:L. W. Swift, Jr.L. W. Swift, Jr.Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory Otto, North Carolina 28763Search for other works by this author on:
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Effect of rainfall intensity and duration on debris flows in central Santa Cruz Mountains, CaliforniaAuthor(s)Gerald F. WieczorekGerald F. WieczorekU.S. Geological Survey MS 998 345 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:
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The effects of fire on the generation of debris flows in southern CaliforniaAuthor(s)Wade G. Wells, IIWade G. Wells, IIPacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 4955 Canyon Crest Drive Riverside, California 92507Search for other works by this author on:
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Recognition
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Identification of debris flow hazard on alluvial fans in the Canadian Rocky MountainsAuthor(s)Lionel E. Jackson, Jr.;Lionel E. Jackson, Jr.Geological Survey of Canada Terrain Sciences Division 100 West Pender Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1R8 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:R. A. Kostaschuk;R. A. KostaschukDepartment of Geography University ofGuelph Guelph, Ontario NIG 2W1 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:G. M. MacDonaldG. M. MacDonaldDepartment of Geography McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Debris slide and debris flow historical events in the Appalachians south of the glacial borderAuthor(s)G. Michael ClarkG. Michael ClarkDepartment of Geological Sciences University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-1410Search for other works by this author on:
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Holocene debris flows in central VirginiaAuthor(s)R. Craig KochelR. Craig KochelDepartment of Geology Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois 62901Search for other works by this author on:
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Dating and interpretation of debris flows by geologic and botanical methods at Whitney Creek Gorge, Mount Shasta, CaliforniaAuthor(s)W. R. Osterkamp;W. R. OsterkampU.S. Geological Survey MS 413, National Center Reston, Virginia 22092Search for other works by this author on:C. R. HuppC. R. HuppU.S. Geological Survey MS 413, National Center Reston, Virginia 22092Search for other works by this author on:
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The importance of hollows in debris flow studies; Examples from Marin County, CaliforniaAuthor(s)Steven L. Reneau;Steven L. ReneauDepartment of Geology and Geophysics University of California at Berkeley Berkeley, California 94720Search for other works by this author on:William E. DietrichWilliam E. DietrichDepartment of Geology and Geophysics University of California at Berkeley Berkeley, California 94720Search for other works by this author on:
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Anatomy of a debris flow, Pacifica, CaliforniaAuthor(s)Roy J. Shlemon;Roy J. ShlemonRoy J. Shlemon and Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 3066 Newport Beach, California 92663Search for other works by this author on:Robert H. Wright;Robert H. WrightHarlan Miller Tail Associates 1269 Howard Street San Francisco, California 94103Search for other works by this author on:David R. MontgomeryDavid R. MontgomeryHarlan Miller Tail Associates 1269 Howard Street San Francisco, California 94103Search for other works by this author on:
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Mitigation
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Debris flow defenses in British ColumbiaAuthor(s)Oldrich Hungr;Oldrich HungrThurber Consultants, Ltd. Suite 200, 1445 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2T3 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:G. C. Morgan;G. C. MorganThurber Consultants, Ltd. Suite 200, 1445 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2T3 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:D. F. VanDine;D. F. VanDineVanDine Geological Engineering Services B - 159 Clarence Street Victoria, British Columbia V8V2H9 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:D. R. ListerD. R. ListerBritish Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways 940 Blanshard Street Victoria, British Columbia V8W3E6 CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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On debris flow/avalanche mitigation and control, San Francisco Bay area, CaliforniaAuthor(s)Joel E. Baldwin, II;Joel E. Baldwin, IIBaldwin-Wright, Inc. P.O. Box 1272 Pacifica, California 94044Search for other works by this author on:Howard F. Donley;Howard F. Donley609 Price A venue, Suite 102 Redwood City, California 94063Search for other works by this author on:Terry R. HowardTerry R. HowardDepartment of Geology University of Idaho Moscow, Idaho 83843Search for other works by this author on:
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