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An assessment of short–medium-term interventions using CAESAR-Lisflood in a post-earthquake mountainous area
Di Wang
School of National Safety and Emergency Management, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Academy of Disaster Reduction and Emergency Management, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Ming Wang
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School of National Safety and Emergency Management, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Kai Liu
School of National Safety and Emergency Management, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Jun Xie
School of National Safety and Emergency Management, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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The short–medium-term intervention effect on the post-earthquake area was analysed by simulations in different scenarios. The sediment transport patterns varied in different sub-regions, and the relative effectiveness in different scenarios changed over time with a general downward trend, where the steady stage implicated the scenario with more facilities performing better in controlling sediment output. Therefore, the simulation methods could support optimal rehabilitation strategies.
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