Stages of debris flow (IMAGE)

Northwestern University

Stages of debris flow

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This illustration shows the steps leading to a debris flow: drought, followed by wildfires, followed by intense precipitation can lead to a fast-moving landslide with the ability to wipe out roads and homes.

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Tierney Acott/Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern

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