Loose deposits, rainfall and topography are three key factors that triggering debris flows.
However, few studies have investigated the effects of loose deposits on the whole debris …

Abstract The Jiangjia Gully, which is located in Dongchuan District, Yunnan Province, China,
is a watershed prone to debris flows and has long-term recorded data of debris-flow …

The frequency of debris flows in mountainous areas has increased in recent years,
threatening sustainable development of mountainous communities. The Upper Salween …

The 2008 Wenchuan earthquake induced a large number of landslides, and a vast amount
of loose landslide materials deposited on steep hill slopes or in channels. Such loose …

On 8 May 2016, eight debris flows occurred in Taining County, Fujian Province, China. Thirty-
six people died as a result of the largest catastrophic debris flow (DF3), which occurred in …

During the three flood seasons following the Wenchuan earthquake in 2008, two
catastrophic groups of debris flow events occurred in the earthquake-affected area: the 2008 …

Abstract The 12 May 2008 Wenchuan earthquake (Ms 8.0) in China, produced an estimated
volume of 28× 10 8 m 3 loosened material, which led to debris flows after the earthquake …

China is a mountainous country. More than 6.4 Â 106 km2 of the territory consists of
complex, tectonically active terrain with a monsoon climate within which debris flows are …

We conducted field observations and experiments to explore debris flow dynamics,
sediment transportation and slope erosion at an active natural debris flow gully in the …

On 4 July 2013, three catastrophic debris flows occurred in the Hougou, Majingzi, and
Xiongjia gullies in Shimian county and produced debris dams and river blockages, resulting …