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Geoscience ›› 2019, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (01): 227-234.DOI: 10.19657/j.geoscience.1000-8527.2019.01.22

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Debris Flow Characteristics in Dashagou on South Bank of Weihe River in Tianshui Area, Gansu Province

ZHU Enzhen1,2,3(), HAN Shuai1,3(), SUN Ping1,3, WANG Gang1,3   

  1. 1. Institute of Geomechanics, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
    2. China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China
    3. Key Laboratory of Neotectonic Movement and Geohazard,Ministry of Land and Resources,Beijing 100081,China
  • Received:2018-05-03 Revised:2018-12-02 Online:2019-02-26 Published:2019-02-28
  • Contact: HAN Shuai

Abstract:

Taking the Dashagou debris flow ditch on the south bank of the Weihe River in Tianshui area, Gansu Province as a case study, we conducted field geological survey and historical data review to investigate the formation and recharge conditions and the past activities of debris flow. Movement characteristics of the debris flow are studied in detail, and possible controlling measures are proposed. The results show that debris-flow deposits on the three unstable slopes upstream of the debris flow ditch and the loose sediments in the Dashagou channel are the main source. Through statistical analysis, the peak discharge calculated under extreme rainfall conditions is 355.26 m3/s, and there remains a possibility of a large-scale debris flow outbreak from the ditch. Once debris flow occurs, it will pose serious threats to the life and property of the residents in the downstream town of Gangu County. Our finding can provide scientific basis for disaster prevention in Tianshui area.

Key words: debris flow, valley, formation condition, movement characteristic

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