Effects of 1997 debris floods in two Klamath Mountain streams: A large woody debris mass-balance approach

Zackary J. Mondry; Susan J. Hilton

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Effects of 1997 debris floods in two Klamath Mountain streams: A large woody debris mass-balance approach

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Authors:

Zackary J. Mondry, Susan J. Hilton

Year:

2000

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

EOS, Transactions, American Geophysical Union 81(48): F375

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Abstract

Large landslides and debris flows in January 1997 produced contrasting downstream debris flood effects in two adjacent Northern California Klamath Mountain streams. Valley morphology and riparian forests were examined on post-flood 1:3000 air photos along two approximately 8 km survey reaches.

Keywords

PSW4351, debris flow, landslides, debris floods, woody debris, morphology, riparian forests, flood channels

Citation

Mondry, Zackary J.; Hilton, Susan J. 2000. Effects of 1997 debris floods in two Klamath Mountain streams: A large woody debris mass-balance approach. EOS, Transactions, American Geophysical Union 81(48): F375