Debris flow hazards mitigation--Mechanics, prediction, and assessment
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Abstract
These proceedings contain papers presented at the Fourth International Conference on Debris-Flow Hazards Mitigation: Mechanics, Prediction, and Assessment held in Chengdu, China, September 10-13, 2007. The papers cover a wide range of topics on debris-flow science and engineering, including the factors triggering debris flows, geomorphic effects, mechanics of debris flows (e.g., rheology, fluvial mechanisms, erosion and deposition processes), numerical modeling, various debris-flow experiments, landslide-induced debris flows, assessment of debris-flow hazards and risk, field observations and measurements, monitoring and alert systems, structural and non-structural countermeasures against debris-flow hazards and case studies. The papers reflect the latest devel-opments and advances in debris-flow research. Several studies discuss the development and appli-cation of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) technologies in debris-flow hazard/risk assessment. Timely topics presented in a few papers also include the development of new or innovative techniques for debris-flow monitoring and alert systems, especially an infra-sound acoustic sensor for detecting debris flows. Many case studies illustrate a wide variety of debris-flow hazards and related phenomena as well as their hazardous effects on human activities and settlements.
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| Publication type | Book |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference publication |
| Title | Debris flow hazards mitigation--Mechanics, prediction, and assessment |
| Year Published | 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Millpress Science Publishers |
| Publisher location | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Contributing office(s) | Volcano Hazards Program |
| Description | 768 p. |
| Time Range Start | 2007-09-10 |
| Conference Title | Debris flow hazards mitigation--Mechanics, prediction, and assessment: 4th International Debris-Flow Hazards Mitigation Conference |
| Conference Location | Chendgu, China |
| Conference Date | September 10-13, 2007 |
| Country | China |
| City | Chendgu |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |