Evaluating tsunami hazards from debris flows
By: P. Watts and J. S. Walder
Edited by: Rickenmann D.Chen C.L.
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Abstract
Debris flows that enter water bodies may have significant kinetic energy, some of which is transferred to water motion or waves that can impact shorelines and structures. The associated hazards depend on the location of the affected area relative to the point at which the debris flow enters the water. Three distinct regions (splash zone, near field, and far field) may be identified. Experiments demonstrate that characteristics of the near field water wave, which is the only coherent wave to emerge from the splash zone, depend primarily on debris flow volume, debris flow submerged time of motion, and water depth at the point where debris flow motion stops. Near field wave characteristics commonly may be used as & proxy source for computational tsunami propagation. This result is used to assess hazards associated with potential debris flows entering a reservoir in the northwestern USA. ?? 2003 Millpress,.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Evaluating tsunami hazards from debris flows |
| Volume | 2 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | International Conference on Debris-Flow Hazards Mitigation: Mechanics, Prediction, and Assessment, Proceedings |
| First page | 1245 |
| Last page | 1256 |
| Conference Title | 3rd International Conference on Debris-Flow Hazards Mitigation: Mechanics, Prediction, and Assessment |
| Conference Location | Davos |
| Conference Date | 10 September 2003 through 12 September 2003 |
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