Debris Flows
Geologic consequences of the 1983 wet year in Utah (MP 88-3)
By: B. N. Kaliser and J. E. Slossen Geologic consequences of the abnormally wet year of 1983 were unprecedented in number, magnitude, and geographic distribution in the l36-year history of Utah. That year was preceded by an extraordinarily wet 1982...
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Landslide maps of Utah (M-246dm)
By: A. H. Elliot and K. M. Harty Significant economic losses are associated with landslides, and Utah has numerous landslides and landslide-prone geologic units. Exposure to landslide hazards increases as development expands onto hillsides and other landslide-prone areas. To improve...
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Estimation of potential debris-flow volumes for Centerville Canyon, Davis County, Utah (RI-267)
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Estimation of potential debris-flow volumes for Centerville Canyon, Davis County, Utah (RI-267)
By: R. E. Giraud and J. J. Castleton Contains a report providing estimates of potential debris-flow volumes for Centerville Canyon, Utah. The debris-flow volumes were estimated to aid Centerville City in sizing a debris basin for reducing the debris-flow hazard...
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Debris-flood and debris-flow hazard from Lone Pine Canyon near Centerville, Davis County, Utah (RI-223)
By: W. E. Mulvey At the request of Centerville City, the Utah Geological Survey conducted a geologic investigation at the mouth of Lone Pine canyon. The purpose of the investigation was to estimate the potential for future debris flows or...
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Rock-fall hazards in Utah (PI-94)
By: J. J. Castleton Rock falls pose a hazard in Utah because we live, work, and recreate in close proximity to mountains and mesas. This publication explains how and why rock falls occur, and ways to reduce the potential damage...
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Wildfires and Debris Flows in northern Utah (PI-90)
By: A. Elliott Wildfires are a direct threat to life and property, but the less obvious threat of flooding and debris flows that often follow wildfires can be equally devastating. This publication discusses the link between the two and the...
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Debris-flow hazards (PI-70)
By: W. F. Case Color flyer with photos. It explains what debris-flows are, how they come to be, and the hazards associated with them in an easy-to-understand text. Other Information: Published: 2000 Pages: 2 p. Location: Utah Media Type: Paper...
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Rock-fall hazards (PI-69)
By: W. F. Case Rock falls are a natural process of cliff and hillside erosion. They consist of large rock fragments from a cliff, or boulders from a slope that bounce, roll, and slide down a hillside and come to...
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An evaluation of the travel distance potential of debris flows (MP 89-2)
By: S. H. Cannon Debris flows are characteristically able to travel long distances over gentle slopes, and they often damage whatever may be in their path. A weakness in current debris-flow hazard assessments is in the lack of information available...
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Guidelines for the geologic evaluation of debris-flow hazards on alluvial fans in Utah (MP 05-6)
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Guidelines for the geologic evaluation of debris-flow hazards on alluvial fans in Utah (MP 05-6)
By: R. E. Giraud The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) developed these guidelines to help geologists evaluate debris-flow hazards on alluvial fans to ensure safe development. Debris-flow hazard evaluations are particularly important because alluvial fans are the primary sites of debris-flow...
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Landslide inventory map of Twelvemile Canyon, Sanpete County, Utah (M-247dm)
By: G. N. McDonald and R. E. GiraudContains a 1:24,000 scale landslide inventory map and geodatabase for Twelvemile Canyon, east of Mayfield, Utah. The map covers 59 square miles on the west side of the Wasatch Plateau. The purpose of...
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