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Super-Sauze Landslide with Ubaye Valley

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View in N direction. The slopes surrounding the basin of Barcelonnette are characterized by the presence of black marl, susceptible to erosion, badlands formation, and landsliding. The Super-Sauze Earth flow, which can be seen in the lower right centre of this photo, has evolved in a dip slope. It is directly connected to the stream network, with the potential to produce debris flows affecting the main valley. Therefore, the situation is monitored continuously.

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on Thursday 2 September 2021 by Martin Mergili
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