This report presents a compilation of data on the erosive response, debris-flow
initiation processes, basin morphology, burn severity, event-triggering
rainfall, rock type, and soils for 608 basins recently burned by 53 fires
located throughout the Western United States. The data presented here are a combination of those collected during our own
field research and those reported in the literature. In some cases, data from a Geographic Information System (GIS) and Digital Elevation
Models (DEMs) were used to supplement the data from the primary source. Due to gaps in the information available, not all parameters are characterized
for all basins.
This database provides a resource for researchers and land managers interested
in examining relations between the runoff response of recently burned
basins and their morphology, burn severity, soils and rock type, and
triggering rainfall. The purpose of this compilation is to provide a single resource for future studies
addressing problems associated with wildfire-related erosion. For example, data in this compilation have been used to develop a model for
debris flow probability from recently burned basins using logistic multiple
regression analysis (Cannon and others, 2004). This database provides a convenient starting point for other studies. For additional information on estimated post-fire runoff peak discharges and
debris-flow volumes, see Gartner and others (2004).
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