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Engineering, Geological
Jian Guo, Jiao Wang, Yao Li, Shujian Yi
Summary: The landslide-induced debris flow in Wangcang County, Sichuan Province on August 14, 2020, resulted in three deaths and two destroyed houses. Factors such as continuous rainfall, interbedded marlstone with structural planes, and changes in slope gradient contributed to the disaster. The study findings may serve as a reference for future research on geohazard chains.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Laura Ortiz-Giraldo, Blanca A. Botero, Johnny Vega
Summary: This paper presents a methodology for estimating water stream obstruction caused by rainfall-induced shallow landslides. The landslide hazard was assessed using the SLIDE model, while rainfall patterns were estimated using a Log Normal Model. The resulting high hazard areas were identified for simulation of debris flow and analysis of river channel obstructions using the RAMMS-DF and Iber models, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2023)
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Engineering, Geological
Yan Li, Wei Hu, Janusz Wasowski, Yangshuai Zheng, Mauri McSaveney
Summary: Underestimating local scouring in loose cohesionless landslide deposits may lead to rapid and episodic failure of hazard mitigation structures. The erosion rate can be high and irreversible without artificial intervention once a hydraulic drop is formed, highlighting the importance of proper understanding and engineering solutions in erosion-sensitive deposits.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jordan Aaron, Raffaele Spielmann, Brian W. W. McArdell, Christoph Graf
Summary: This study utilizes high-resolution and high-frequency 3D LiDAR data to investigate the dynamics of a debris flow in Illgraben, Switzerland. The LiDAR measurements enable automated detection of features on the flow surface and the construction of 3D flow depth and velocity fields over time. The measured surface velocities are faster than front velocities, indicating the mechanism by which the flow front is maintained along the channel. Additionally, the relative velocity of different particles suggests the presence of a varying vertical velocity profile, featuring both plug flow and internal shear. These findings provide unique insights into debris-flow motion and contribute to a better understanding of these hazardous events.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
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Engineering, Geological
S. Romeo, D. D'Angio, A. Fraccica, V. Licata, V. Vitale, V. Chiessi, M. Amanti, M. Bonasera
Summary: On the 26th of November 2022, heavy rainfall triggered diffuse landslides in the Northern sector of Ischia. This study investigated the characteristics of a debris flow that occurred in Casamicciola Terme Municipality. The debris flow originated from the Northern slope of Mt. Epomeo and caused significant damage to buildings, resulting in casualties, injuries, displacement, and severe damage to the road network. The study used field investigations, environmental data, and numerical models to assess the event and emphasized the need for careful monitoring and risk management activities in the future.
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Engineering, Geological
Xianzheng Zhang, Chenxiao Tang, Ning Li, Jiang Xiong, Ming Chen, Mingwei Li, Chuan Tang
Summary: It is recognized that post-seismic mass movements usually occur in the first few years after an earthquake. However, a major debris flow occurred in Wenchuan County in 2019, 11 years after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, indicating a different temporal evolution pattern. The investigation results show that active landslides mainly occurred in high-elevation areas without vegetation cover, and the debris flows were mainly initiated by run-off erosion of debris in steep channels. Additionally, more debris flows occurred in the northern part of the study area, where the relative annual rainfall and coseismic landslide density were low.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Priyom Roy, Tapas R. Martha, Kirti Khanna, Nirmala Jain, K. Vinod Kumar
Summary: This paper presents a novel method for predicting the time and path of landslides using remote sensing data and a new technique. By analyzing ground deformation trends and displacement time series data, the time and flow path of landslides can be predicted. This study is significant for improving the accuracy of landslide early warning in hilly areas.
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Engineering, Geological
Xin Liang, Samuele Segoni, Kunlong Yin, Juan Du, Bo Chai, Veronica Tofani, Nicola Casagli
Summary: This study investigates a landslide disaster in Daoshi Town, China, caused by extreme rainfall and urbanization. The research identifies geological, topographical, and human factors that contributed to the disaster. The study improves the understanding of landslide development in the area and provides basic data and information for further studies and mitigation strategies.
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Engineering, Geological
L. Gao, L. M. Zhang, H. X. Chen, K. Fei, Y. Hong
Summary: This study examines the factors influencing the travel distances of landslides in Hong Kong, finding a close relationship between horizontal travel distances and fall heights. Furthermore, it is noted that the travel distances of channelized debris flows are significantly enlarged on colluvium lands due to the entrainment of loose materials.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Corey Scheip, Karl Wegmann
Summary: Determining how debris flows erode and deposit material is challenging in natural settings. This study uses high-resolution lidar data to evaluate the growth and decay of debris flows triggered by rainfall in Polk County, North Carolina. The analysis reveals three discrete phases of debris flow evolution and identifies a power law relationship between flow distance and the growth rate of debris flow.
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Engineering, Geological
Marc Peruzzetto, Clara Levy, Yannick Thiery, Gilles Grandjean, Anne Mangeney, Anne-Marie Lejeune, Aude Nachbaur, Yoann Legendre, Benoit Vittecoq, Jean-Marie Saurel, Valerie Clouard, Thomas Dewez, Fabrice R. Fontaine, Martin Mergili, Sophie Lagarde, Jean-Christophe Komorowski, Arnaud Lemarchand, Anne Le Friant
Summary: High discharge debris flows in mountainous and volcanic areas pose significant threats to populations and infrastructures. Modeling these events is challenging due to their complexity and lack of data. This study successfully models a rock avalanche and subsequent remobilization of deposits as a high discharge debris flow using field data and realistic simulation scenarios. The results are consistent with observed data.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Zhongqiang Liu, Jean-Sebastien L'heureux, Sylfest Glimsdal, Suzanne Lacasse
Summary: Landslides in sensitive clays can pose a major threat, especially when occurring along fjords, lakes, or rivers, as they can generate destructive tsunamis. Developing tools to model landslide mobility and tsunamigenic potential is crucial for improving hazard and risk management. The back-calculation of the 1978 Rissa landslide in Norway provides valuable insights into landslide mobility and tsunami run-up, with results showing good agreement with measurements.
COMPUTERS AND GEOTECHNICS
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Tsuyoshi Hattanji, Ryuya Kodama, Daichi Takahashi, Yasushi Tanaka, Shoji Doshida, Takahisa Furuichi
Summary: The study found that channel-head migration caused by shallow landslides during storm events can have an impact on debris flows. In the study areas, areas with larger pre-event channel heads are more prone to shallow landslides.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ruochen Jiang, Limin Zhang, Dalei Peng, Xin He, Jian He
Summary: This study interprets and reproduces the geomorphological and volumetric characteristics of a catastrophic landslide in Chamoli, India, using satellite images and a cell-based analysis program. The results reveal the dynamics of the disaster chain and peak flow discharge of the debris flood in high mountain areas, serving as a basis for understanding such events.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Wei Liu, Zongji Yang, Siming He
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the formation and propagation processes of landslide-generated debris flows in vegetated areas by considering the effects of vegetation. The proposed comprehensive model effectively described the behaviors of each stage in the process and analyzed the roles of vegetation in different stages.