Formation and failure of volcanic debris dams in the Chakachatna River valley associated with eruptions of the Spurr volcanic complex, Alaska

Auteur :
WAYTHOMAS, C.F.

Description :
In this paper, evidence for several episodes of debris dam formation associated with eruptions of the Spurr volcanic complex are described. Dam failure conditions and peak discharge are estimated with a dam-break model and regression equations that relate peak discharge to dam and reservoir characteristics.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geomorphology (Amsterdam), issn : 0169-555X, 2001, vol. 39, n°. 3-4, p. 111-129, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 38 ref.

Date :
2001

Editeur :
Pays édition : Pays-Bas, Amsterdam, Elsevier