Debris flows in the Hongchun Gully were mobilized as a consequence of numerous landslides triggered by the Wenchuan Earthquake of May 12, 2008. Extensive technical measures shall protect the downstream population.

Keywords

debris flow, earthquake, landslide, risk management, tectonics

Created

Sunday 8 June 2014 by Martin Mergili in Asia / People's Republic of China (5696 visits)