Debris-Flow Hazards in the United States

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Title:

Debris-Flow Hazards in the United States

Url:

https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs-176-97/fs-176-97.html

Publisher:

Geological Survey (U.S.)

Description: This fact sheet discusses the dangers associated with debris flows, as seen in the United States. Topics include an introduction to the properties of debris flows, a discussion of where they occur, their association with fires and volcanic activity, and some suggestions for people who live in areas prone to debris flows.

LC Classification:

Agriculture -- Forestry -- Conservation and protection -- Damage by elements -- Earth movements. Landslides
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Physical geography -- Natural disasters -- By region or country -- United States
Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Earth movements. Mass movements -- Landslides. Rockslides
Science -- Geology -- Geographical divisions -- America -- North America -- United States -- United States Geological Survey -- General publications of the USGS
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology

Key Concept:

Geology -- Natural hazards
Geography -- Natural hazards

Date Issued:

2003-06-23

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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