TOPICS

The following topics (and more!) will be the focus of the 7th International Conference on Debris-Flow Hazards Mitigation.

  • Debris-flow initiation
  • Mechanics of debris-flow growth
  • Debris-flow mobility
  • Debris-flow deposits and fan morphology
  • Physical and numerical modeling of debris flows
  • Debris-flow monitoring and alert systems
  • Applications of new technologies
  • Forensic case studies of debris flows
  • Prediction and assessment of debris-flow hazards and risk
  • Emergency planning and response
  • Debris-flow mitigation
  • Role of disturbance in debris-flow initiation and mobility
  • Data integration and sharing
  • Needs of local government end users