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Study shows previously unexplained factors that determine the destructive force of debris flows
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 ...
The University of Manchester1d
New study reveals the hidden forces behind Alpine debris flows, boosting future protection
New research provides unprecedented insights into the hidden forces behind devastating Alpine debris flows, offering hope for ...
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Research Unveils Alpine Debris Flow Forces, Aiding Defense
New research provides unprecedented insights into the hidden forces behind devastating Alpine debris flows, offering hope for ...
New models improve predictions of snow, rock and ice avalanches
A new 3D simulation tool developed by ETH and SLF researchers now allows for significantly more accurate predictions of ...
The New York Times5mon
What to Know About Debris Flows - The New York Times
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.
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After the fire: Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger deadly debris ...
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, ...
Los Angeles Times5mon
After the L.A. fires stop burning, the flood risk looms - Los Angeles Times
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 ...