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The landslide that occurred in Blatten in the canton of Valais at the end of May 2025 and the one in the village of Brienz in ...
New research provides unprecedented insights into the hidden forces behind devastating Alpine debris flows, offering hope for ...
New research provides unprecedented insights into the hidden forces behind devastating Alpine debris flows, offering hope for ...
A new 3D simulation tool developed by ETH and SLF researchers now allows for significantly more accurate predictions of ...
Debris flows carry mud and water, and their power, speed and thick consistency allow them to also transport heavy objects like a boulder the size of a Volkswagen Beetle.
How debris flows begin. When severe fires burn hillslopes, the high heat from the fires, sometimes exceeding 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (538 degrees Celsius), completely destroys trees, ...
Mudslides and debris flows are a risk around Altadena, Pacific Palisades and other areas affected by the wildfires, which can destabilize mountain slopes. After the L.A. fires stop burning, the ...