There was a major flash flood and debris flow event in the Swiss Town of Chamoson and the video is unreal. The videos below are pretty crazy!
Debris Flow Videos from Chamoson, Switzerland August 7th, 2018
Geologic Hazards
Frozen debris flow threatens Trans-Alaskan Pipeline
A 300 foot wide frozen debris flow has been moving towards an important Alaska highway and the Trans-Alaska pipeline at a rate of about 1-cm per day…and it seems to be accelerating. The ‘Frozen Debris […]
Press Releases
NOAA, USGS Warning System to Help Protect Southern Californians from Debris Flows and Flash Floods
Released: 11/7/2007 1:18:29 PM
| Contact Information: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Office of Communication 119 National Center Reston, VA 20192 |
Clarice Nassif Ransom &n=Clarice+Nassif+Ransom"> Phone: 703-648-4299 Matt Ocana (NOAA) |
Winter Rains on Burn Areas Could Spawn New Danger
A debris flow and flash flood warning system developed jointly by NOAA’s National Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey will help protect Southern Californians from potentially devastating debris flows-commonly known as mud slides- and flash floods in and around burn areas created by the recent wildfires.
Available Resources
Video: MIC – Maccaferri Innovation Center
Maccaferri has a unique research facility, the Maccaferri Innovation Center (MIC), located in Bolzano, Italy. Maccaferri was founded based on their invention of the now ubiquitous gabions, but are now known worldwide as experts in […]