scholarly journals Formation Conditions And Debris Flow Regime In Jiangjia Ravine, Yunnan, China – Applicability Of Russian Methodology

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingtao Ding ◽  
Aleksandr L. Shnyparkov ◽  
Pavel B. Grebennikov ◽  
Timur I. Khismatullin ◽  
Sergey A. Sokratov
Keyword(s):  
Debris Flow ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Normative Documents ◽  
Flow Formation ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Formation Conditions ◽  
Former Ussr

The requirements of the debris flows’ parameters assessments vary from country to country. They are based on different theoretical and empirical constructions and are validated by data from different regions. This makes difficult comparison of the reported results on estimated debris flows activity and extent. The Russian normative documents for the debris flows’ parameters calculations are based on empirically-measured parameters in wide range of geological and climatic conditions at the territory of former USSR, but still not cover all the possible conditions of debris flow formation. An attempt was made to check applicability of the Russian empirical constructions for the conditions of the debris flows formation in Yunnan, China, where unique long-term dataset of debris flows characteristics is collected by the Dongchuan Debris Flow Observation and Research Station. The results show, that in general the accepted in Russia methodology of calculation of the parameters of debris flows of certain probability corresponded well to the observed in Dongchuan debris flows characteristics. Some discrepancies (in the average debris flow depth) can be explained by unknown exact return period of the actually observed debris flows. This allowed to conclude that the presently adopted empirical dependencies based on country-wide (USSR) empirical data can be extrapolated up to the monsoon climate and geological conditions of Yunnan province.

scholarly journals Periglacial preconditioning of debris flows in the Southern Alps, New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Katrin Sattler
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Debris Flow ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Southern Alps ◽  
Ice Growth ◽  
Frost Weathering ◽  
Flow Formation ◽  
Flow Systems ◽  
Spatially Distributed ◽  
Flow Activity

<p>The lower boundary of alpine permafrost extent is considered to be especially sensitive to climate change. Ice loss within permanently frozen debris and bedrock as a consequence of rising temperature is expected to increase the magnitude and frequency of potentially hazardous mass wasting processes such as debris flows. Previous research in this field has been generally limited by an insufficient understanding of the controls on debris flow formation. A particular area of uncertainty is the role of environmental preconditioning factors in the spatial and temporal distribution of debris flow initiation in high-alpine areas. This thesis aims to contribute by investigating the influence of permafrost and intensive frost weathering on debris flow activity in the New Zealand Southern Alps. By analysing a range of potential factors, this study explores whether debris flow systems subjected to periglacial influence are more active than systems outside of the periglacial domain.   A comprehensive debris flow inventory was established for thirteen study areas in the Southern Alps. The inventory comprises 1534 debris flow systems and 404 regolith-supplying contribution areas. Analysis of historical aerial photographs, spanning six decades, identified 240 debris flow events. Frequency ratios and logistic regression models were used to explore the influence of preconditioning factors on the distribution of debris flows as well as their effect on sediment reaccumulation in supply-limited systems. The preconditioning factors considered included slope, aspect, altitude, lithology, Quaternary sediment presence, neo-tectonic uplift rates (as a proxy for bedrock fracturing), permafrost occurrence, and frost-weathering intensity. Topographic and geologic information was available in the form of published datasets or was derived from digital elevation models. The potential extent of contemporary permafrost in the Southern Alps was estimated based on the statistical evaluation of 280 rock glaciers in the Canterbury region. Statistical relationships between permafrost presence, mean annual air temperature, and potential incoming solar radiation were used to calculate the spatially distributed probability of permafrost occurrence. Spatially distributed frost-weathering intensities were estimated by calculating the number of annual freeze-thaw cycles as well as frost-cracking intensities, considering the competing frost-weathering hypotheses of volumetric ice expansion and segregation ice growth.  Results suggest that the periglacial influence on debris flow activity is present at high altitudes where intense frost weathering enhances regolith production. Frost-induced debris production appears to be more efficient in sun-avert than sun-facing locations, supporting segregation ice growth as the dominant bedrock-weathering mechanism in alpine environments. No indication was found that permafrost within sediment reservoirs increases slope instability. Similarly, the presence of permanently frozen bedrock within the debris flow contribution areas does not appear to increase regolith production rates and hence debris flow activity. Catchment topography and the availability of unconsolidated Quaternary deposits appeared to be the cardinal non-periglacial controls on debris flow distribution.   This thesis contributes towards a better understanding of the controls on debris flow formation by providing empirical evidence in support of the promoting effect of intense frost weathering on debris flow development. It further demonstrates the potential and limitations of debris flow inventories for identifying preconditioning debris flow controls. The informative value of regional-scale datasets was identified as a limitation in this research. Improvement in the spatial parameterisation of potential controls is needed in order to advance understanding of debris flow preconditioning factors.</p>

scholarly journals STAV VÝZKUMU BLOKOVOBAHENNÍCH PROUDŮ NA ZÁPADNÍCH SVAZÍCH KEPRNICKÉ HORNATINY (HRUBÝ JESENÍK)

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Radek Tichavský ◽  
Karel Šilhán
Keyword(s):  
Debris Flow ◽  
Tree Ring ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Drainage Basin ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Tree Ring Analysis ◽  
Geomorphological Mapping ◽  
Spatial Dimensions ◽  
Ring Analysis ◽  
Channel Bottom

The debris flows are fast dangerous processes initiated also in mid-mountains of the Czech Republic, frequently damaging forest stands. An occurrence of debris flows in the Hrubý Jeseník Mts. is connected with steep slopes and high-gradient channels predisposed by landuse, morphometric, lithological and especially climatic conditions. The first stage of research was implemented in the Klepáčský brook drainage basin. In 2013, a field geomorphological mapping and sampling of disturbed trees for dendrogeomorphic research (tree ring analysis) were carried out. There are preserved several remnants of former debris flows. The oldest accumulations in a form of terraces above the channel bottom, younger but stable and overgrown lateral levees and recent fresh frontal lobes directly in the channel were distinguished. At least 9 debris flow events in the last 60 years were dated in the Klepáčský brook from the tree ring analysis; the year 2010 was the last known and the most represented period in the tree ring series. Spatial dimensions, magnitudes of debris flows and places of their origin has been changed during the last decades so we could analyze their different behaviour patterns (e. g. 1991, 1997 and 2010), recorded in disturbed trees along the brook. The research will be extended to other basins in the Keprnická hornatina Mts., focusing on factors of debris flow predisposition and chronology with an application of dendrogeomorphic methods being actually the most accurate approach for dating of events in far-flung tree-covered basins.

scholarly journals Periglacial preconditioning of debris flows in the Southern Alps, New Zealand

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Katrin Sattler
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Debris Flow ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Southern Alps ◽  
Ice Growth ◽  
Frost Weathering ◽  
Flow Formation ◽  
Flow Systems ◽  
Spatially Distributed ◽  
Flow Activity

<p>The lower boundary of alpine permafrost extent is considered to be especially sensitive to climate change. Ice loss within permanently frozen debris and bedrock as a consequence of rising temperature is expected to increase the magnitude and frequency of potentially hazardous mass wasting processes such as debris flows. Previous research in this field has been generally limited by an insufficient understanding of the controls on debris flow formation. A particular area of uncertainty is the role of environmental preconditioning factors in the spatial and temporal distribution of debris flow initiation in high-alpine areas. This thesis aims to contribute by investigating the influence of permafrost and intensive frost weathering on debris flow activity in the New Zealand Southern Alps. By analysing a range of potential factors, this study explores whether debris flow systems subjected to periglacial influence are more active than systems outside of the periglacial domain.   A comprehensive debris flow inventory was established for thirteen study areas in the Southern Alps. The inventory comprises 1534 debris flow systems and 404 regolith-supplying contribution areas. Analysis of historical aerial photographs, spanning six decades, identified 240 debris flow events. Frequency ratios and logistic regression models were used to explore the influence of preconditioning factors on the distribution of debris flows as well as their effect on sediment reaccumulation in supply-limited systems. The preconditioning factors considered included slope, aspect, altitude, lithology, Quaternary sediment presence, neo-tectonic uplift rates (as a proxy for bedrock fracturing), permafrost occurrence, and frost-weathering intensity. Topographic and geologic information was available in the form of published datasets or was derived from digital elevation models. The potential extent of contemporary permafrost in the Southern Alps was estimated based on the statistical evaluation of 280 rock glaciers in the Canterbury region. Statistical relationships between permafrost presence, mean annual air temperature, and potential incoming solar radiation were used to calculate the spatially distributed probability of permafrost occurrence. Spatially distributed frost-weathering intensities were estimated by calculating the number of annual freeze-thaw cycles as well as frost-cracking intensities, considering the competing frost-weathering hypotheses of volumetric ice expansion and segregation ice growth.  Results suggest that the periglacial influence on debris flow activity is present at high altitudes where intense frost weathering enhances regolith production. Frost-induced debris production appears to be more efficient in sun-avert than sun-facing locations, supporting segregation ice growth as the dominant bedrock-weathering mechanism in alpine environments. No indication was found that permafrost within sediment reservoirs increases slope instability. Similarly, the presence of permanently frozen bedrock within the debris flow contribution areas does not appear to increase regolith production rates and hence debris flow activity. Catchment topography and the availability of unconsolidated Quaternary deposits appeared to be the cardinal non-periglacial controls on debris flow distribution.   This thesis contributes towards a better understanding of the controls on debris flow formation by providing empirical evidence in support of the promoting effect of intense frost weathering on debris flow development. It further demonstrates the potential and limitations of debris flow inventories for identifying preconditioning debris flow controls. The informative value of regional-scale datasets was identified as a limitation in this research. Improvement in the spatial parameterisation of potential controls is needed in order to advance understanding of debris flow preconditioning factors.</p>

scholarly journals Dendrochronological Records of Debris Flow and Avalanche Activity in a Mid-Mountain Forest Zone (Eastern Sudetes — Central Europe)

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (-1) ◽  
pp. 57-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ireneusz Malik ◽  
Piotr Owczarek
Keyword(s):  
Debris Flow ◽  
Central Europe ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Longitudinal Section ◽  
Mountain Forest ◽  
Snow Melt ◽  
Forest Zone ◽  
Geological Conditions

Dendrochronological Records of Debris Flow and Avalanche Activity in a Mid-Mountain Forest Zone (Eastern Sudetes — Central Europe)Dendrochronological methods were used to determine the frequency of debris flow/avalanche events in a forest zone. A debris flow and avalanche track located in the Eastern Sudetes Mountains (Central Europe) was analysed. The length of the youngest debris flow/avalanche track is about 750 m. Three distinct sections of the debris flow can be identified along the longitudinal section: niche, gully and tongue. The dendrochronological study shows that trees started growing on the margins of the debris flow between 1908 and 1963. Hence, debris flow and/or avalanche events occurred on this slope at the turn of the 19thand 20thcenturies. All trees collected from the tongue started growing between 1935 and 1964. However, a large debris flow event took place several years before, most probably during an extraordinary rainfall in June 1921. Following this event, several relatively large debris flows have occurred during the growing season, the strongest dendrochronologically confirmed events occurring in 1968, 1971-1972, 1991, 1997 and probably in 1977. Spring debris flow events induced by snow melt and/or avalanches have occurred in 1994 and 2004. The results suggest that with favourable geological conditions, debris flows can occur very frequently within entirely forested slopes.

scholarly journals Impact of a Random Sequence of Debris Flows on Torrential Fan Formation

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nejc Bezak ◽  
Jošt Sodnik ◽  
Matjaž Mikoš
Keyword(s):  
Debris Flow ◽  
Numerical Simulations ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Random Sequence ◽  
Rheological Parameters ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Maximum Height ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact

Debris flows with different magnitudes can have a large impact on debris fan characteristics such as height or slope. Moreover, knowledge about the impact of random sequences of debris flows of different magnitudes on debris fan properties is sparse in the literature and can be improved using numerical simulations of debris fan formation. Therefore, in this paper we present the results of numerical simulations wherein we investigated the impact of a random sequence of debris flows on torrential fan formation, where the total volume of transported debris was kept constant, but different rheological properties were used. Overall, 62 debris flow events with different magnitudes from 100 m3 to 20,000 m3 were selected, and the total volume was approximately 225,000 m3. The sequence of these debris flows was randomly generated, and selected debris fan characteristics after the 62 events were compared. For modeling purposes, we applied the Rapid Mass Movement Simulations (RAMMS) software and its debris flow module (RAMMS-DF). The modeling was carried out using (a) real fan topography from an alpine environment (i.e., an actual debris fan in north-west (NW) Slovenia formed by the Suhelj torrent) and (b) an artificial surface with a constant slope. Several RAMMS model parameters were tested. The simulation results confirm that the random sequence of debris flow events has only some minor effects on the fan formation (e.g., slope, maximum height), even when changing debris flow rheological properties in a wide range. After the 62 events, independent of the selected sequence of debris flows, the final fan characteristics were not significantly different from each other. Mann–Whitney (MW) tests and t-tests were used for this purpose, and the selected significance level was 0.05. Moreover, this conclusion applies for artificial and real terrain and for a wide range of tested RAMMS model rheological parameters. Further testing of the RAMMS-DF model in real situations is proposed in order to better understand its applicability and limitations under real conditions for debris flow hazard assessment or the planning of mitigation measures.

scholarly journals GEODYNAMICS

GEODYNAMICS ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 1(10)2011 (1(10)) ◽  
pp. 38-46
Author(s):  
T.B. Chepurna ◽  
◽  
E. D. Kuzmenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Spectral Analysis ◽  
Debris Flow ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Flow Formation ◽  
Integral Rate

Analysis of the debris flow formation factors which cause the long-term activity of debris flows is made. The methodology of the debris flows prediction subject to meteorological, hydrological, seismic, heliophysical factors is proposed. The regularities of long-term seasonality of these factors by using autocorrelation and spectral analysis are revealed. The integral rate of probability of debris flow intensification is calculated. The time series of this integral rate is extrapolated and the following peak of debris flows activation is predicted.

Spatial-Temporal Assessment of Debris Flow Risk in the Ms8.0 Wenchuan Earthquake-Disturbed Area

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 720-731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Yao ◽  
◽  
Lingjing Li ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Debris Flow ◽  
Wenchuan Earthquake ◽  
Debris Flows ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Rainfall Threshold ◽  
Significant Loss ◽  
Seismogenic Fault ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
Disturbed Area ◽  
Geological Conditions

For 5 years (2009–2013) after the 2008 Ms8.0 Wenchuan earthquake, rainfall led to the transformation of unconsolidated co-seismic deposits into extensive and severe debris flows, causing significant loss of life and property. For debris flows in the earthquake-disturbed area, a few common concerns exist. What is their spatial-temporal distribution? What are the controlling factors? How much is the rainfall threshold for debris flows? What areas are more susceptible? Where suffered the most severe losses of life and property? Using debris flow characteristics, this study analyzes the relationships between seismic geological factors, geomorphologic factors, extreme rainfall, and debris flows in the 5 years following the earthquake, and draws the following conclusions. (1) There are regional differences in the rainfall threshold for generation of debris flows, and the annual maximum 72-hour accumulated rainfall for triggering a debris flow decreases from pre-seismic periods (135–325 mm) to post-seismic periods (75–160 mm) by 44.4–50.8% in study area. (2) Areas with high debris flow susceptibility and hazard are primarily controlled by seismic geological conditions. (3) The long-term risk of debris flows will fall to moderate, and the affected area will shrink to that around the seismogenic fault. The results of this study will help with meteorological early warning systems, deployment of disaster prevention and control projects, and reconstruction site selection in the post-seismic Longmen Mountain area.

Countermeasures and Scheme in Preventing Zhaohe River Debris Flow Disaster in Erlong Town, Zhenping County in Henan Province

2014 ◽  
Vol 1065-1069 ◽  
pp. 2377-2380
Author(s):  
Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Debris Flow ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Henan Province ◽  
Comprehensive Treatment ◽  
The South ◽  
Treatment Scheme ◽  
Flow Formation ◽  
Formation Conditions ◽  
Debris Flow Disaster

Zhaohe debris flow gully is located in the south foothill of Funiu Moutain, serious debris flow disasters occurred here. Now it is still threatening downstream villagers’ life and property safety directly. The geology, landform, climate and other natural environment conditions of Zhaohe valley were analyzed. It shows that Zhao He have debris flow formation conditions. A comprehensive treatment scheme including fending dikes, cleaning river, suppressing foot engineering and biological measures, was put forward based on the hazard characteristic.

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