Debris-flow Hazards and Related Phenomena

Matthias Jakob and Oldrich Hungr

With rapidly increasing population of steep terrain in many countries, debris flows and debris avalanches have become one of the most significant natural hazards. In recent years, such landslides have resulted in major catastrophes. In this unique book, the editors bring together the most recent advances in research in debris flows and related phenomena, providing a complete treatment on all aspects of the subject. Case studies of actual events graphically illustrate the real problems and solutions associated with this devastating natural process and the text provides detailed methods for hazard assessment.

Highly illustrated, and with many full colour images, Debris-flow Hazards and Related Phenomena is the first reference work on this topic. The individual chapters in the book were written by world leaders in the field, most of whom distinguished themselves specifically in their chosen topics.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• List of contributors
• List of figures
• List of tables
• Abbreviations
  1. Introduction (Matthias Jakob and Oldrich Hungr
  2. Classification and terminology (Oldrich Hungr)
  3. Debris flows in history (Nigel A. Skermer and Douglas F. VanDine)
  4. Instability of steep slopes (William Savage and Rex Baum)
  5. Mechanism of landslide-triggered debris flows: Liquefaction phenomena due to the undrained loading of torrent deposits (Kyoji Sassa and Gong’hui’Wang)
  6. Debris-flow mechanics (Richard M. Iverson)
  7. Entrainment of material by debris flows (Oldrich Hungr, Scott McDougall, and Michael Bovis)
  8. Hyperconcentrated flow - transitional process between water flow and debris flow (Thomas C. Pierson)
  9. Subaqueous debris flows (Jacques Locat and Homa J. Lee)
  10. Volcanic debris flows (James W. Vallance)
  11. Application of airborne and spaceborne remote sensing methods (Robert T. Pack)
  12. Debris-flow instrumentation (Richard LaHusen)
  13. Runout prediction methods (Dieter Rickenmann)
  14. Climatic factors influencing occurrence of debris’ flow (Gerald F. Wieczorek and Thomas Glade)
  15. Wildfire-related debris flow from a hazards’ perspective (Susan H. Cannon and Joseph E. Gartner)
  16. Influence of forest harvesting activities on debris avalanches and flows (Roy C. Sidle)
  17. Debris-flow hazard analysis (Matthias Jakob)
  18. Debris-flow mitigation measures (Johannes Huebl and Gernot Fiebiger)
  19. Debris avalanches and debris flows of the Campania Region (southern Italy) (Francesco M. Guadagno and Paola Revellino)
  20. Debris flows of December 1999 in Venezuela (Reinaldo Garcia-Martinez and J.L. Lopez)
  21. Debris flows caused by Typhoon Herb in Taiwan (Chyan-Deng Jan and Cheng-lung Chen)
  22. Jiangjia Ravine debris flows in south-western China (Peng Cui, Xiaoqing Chen, Yuyi Wang, Kaiheng Hu, and Yong Li)
  23. Debris flows and debris avalanches in Clayoquot Sound (Terrence P. Rollerson, Thomas H. Millard, and Denis A. Collins)
  24. Analysis and management of debris-flow risks at Sorenberg (Switzerland) (Markus N. Zimmermann)
  25. Engineering for debris flows in New Zealand (Mauri J. McSaveney and Tim R.H. Davies)
  26. Multifaceted hazard assessment of Cheekye fan, a large debris flow fan in south-western British Columbia (Pierre A. Friele and John J. Clague)
  27. Debris flows at Mount St. Helens, Washington, USA (Jon J. Major, Thomas C. Pierson, and Kevin M. Scott)
• Index

Extent: 760 pages; 32-page colour section
Binding: Hardback
Publication Date: February 2005
ISBN: 978-3-540-20726-9

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