Tag: Debris Flow

AEG Debris Flow Seminar

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AEG On Saturday, November 10th, 2018, the Southern California and Inland Empire Chapters of AEG (Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists) held a seminar addressing Debris Flow Hazards. The seminar was hosted by the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Geology Department, at the Kellogg West Conference Center. Most noteworthy, topics included: GEER Activities following Montecito… Read more »

Debris Flow

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After wildfires, hillside communities that have been affected scramble to put barriers and other protection measures in place to protect homes from a debris flow. Time is of the essence. The risk is the highest right after a fire. That’s why community officials order evacuations in fire-affected areas as storms approach. The devastating debris flows… Read more »