| Abstract: | After experiencing a devastating debris flow in the Oregon Caves National Monument, the National Park Service needs an evaluation of the hazard of additional flows. Soil properties at six random sites were compared with those at the source of the debris flow. Although all sites had soils that could become unstable with sufficient moisture, soil at one site had properties similar to those at the scar and the potential for another flow was confirmed. The report suggests that winter weather conditions be closely monitored and compared to the antecedent conditions prior to the known failure. When the threshold for additional mass wasting is believed imminent, appropriate action can be taken to insure the safety of work personnel and the public. The peak streamflow that preceded the 5,200 cu yds of debris is estimated to have a 0.5 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. (USGS) |
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| ProdID: | 27200 |
| Citation Author: | Friday, John |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | v, 25 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Citation Series: | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | WRI |
| Citation Series Number: | 83-4100 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Debris flow hazard assessment for the Oregon Caves National Monument; 1983; WRI; 83-4100; Friday, John |
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| Citation Year: | 1983 |
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| Text: | Debris flow hazard assessment for the Oregon Caves National Monument; 1983; WRI; 83-4100; Friday, John |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1983/4100/report-thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/wri/1983/4100/report.pdf |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
