The distinctive attributes of debris torrents
Open Access
- 1 December 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Hydrological Sciences Journal
- Vol. 33 (6) , 567-573
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02626668809491290
Abstract
The term debris torrent was introduced in North America's Pacific Northwest region to describe coarse-grained, rapid channelized flows rich in organic debris. Environmental conditions favouring their occurrence and distinctive criteria for recognition of debris torrents are discussed. A classification of gravitational and fluvial sediment transporting processes is presented as a framework for papers presented at the Debris Torrent Workshop 6a held in Vancouver in August, 1987.Keywords
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