Debris flows represent one of the most dangerous types of mass movements, because of
their high velocities, large impact forces and long runout distances. This review describes the …

In quantitative risk assessment, risk is expressed as a function of the hazard, the elements
at risk and the vulnerability. From a natural sciences perspective, vulnerability is defined as …

Three two-dimensional (2D) debris-flow simulation models are applied to two large well-documented
debris-flow events which caused major deposition of solid material on the fan. The …

During the last decades, settlement activities increased in European mountain regions. Due
to the scarceness of areas suitable for development, residential estates were extended into …

… 4 shows a measurement station during the observations from Hübl. However the measurement
of further indicators, such as speed, density or flow height is often complicated. Also the …

Large wood (LW) is an important element in riparian and mountain ecosystems and
influences geomorphic controls, particularly in torrents and mountain rivers. Despite several …

Recent flood events in Switzerland and Western Austria in 2005 were characterised by an
increase in impacts and associated losses due to the transport of woody material. As a …

The Bostanlik district, Uzbekistan, is characterized by mountainous terrain susceptible to
landslides. The present study aims at creating a statistically derived landslide susceptibility map …

In June 2013, heavy precipitation triggered a large earthflow of several million cubic meters
in a small village in Austria. A bundle of technologies was applied to monitor and document …

… Hübl a , Christof Brücke a , Patricia Krause a , Gerd-Helge Schneider d , Andrea Kühn a c e
f g … Hübl report no conflicts of interest. Dr. Krause reports personal fees from Medtronic and …