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REPORT:
Debris Flow, Debris Avalanche, and Flood Hazards At and Downstream from Mount
Rainier, Washington
-- K.M. Scott and J.W. Vallance, 1995,
Debris Flow, Debris Avalanche, and Flood Hazards at and downstream from Mount
Rainier, Washington:
U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Investigations Atlas HA-729, 1:100,000
Table of Contents
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Abstract
- Introduction
- How to Interpret the Inundation Areas Shown on the Map Sheets
- Drainage System of Mount Rainier
- Flow Types
- Analysis of Flow Magnitude and Frequency
- Case Histories of Flows at and Downstream from Mount Rainier
- Selection of Case Histories and the Distribution of Risk
- Maximum Lahar
- Large Flows of Low Frequency -- Design and Planning Case I
- Flows of Intermediate Size and Frequency -- Design and Planning Case II
- Frequent Flows of Small Magnitude -- Design and Planning Case III
- Factors Affecting Risk Analysis
- Volcano-Wide Flow Probability
- Probability of Volcanic Activity Precursory to Flows
- Changes in Roughness of Flood Plains and Potential Flow Dynamics
- Variations Among Drainages
- Interactions of Flows and Reservoirs
- Relation of Lahar Hazards and Flood Hazards
- References Cited
Accompanying Maps
- Sheet 1 -- Historical and potential debris flows
- Sheet 2 -- Modern debris avalanches
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