Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 25, issue 8
Articles | Volume 25, issue 8
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-2699-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-2699-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 25, issue 8
Research article
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14 Aug 2025
Research article |  | 14 Aug 2025

Transformations in exposure to debris flows in post-earthquake Sichuan, China

Isabelle Utley, Tristram Hales, Ekbal Hussain, and Xuanmei Fan

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We analysed debris flows in Sichuan, China, using satellite data and simulations to assess check dam efficacy. Our study found that while check dams can mitigate smaller flows, they may increase exposure to extreme events, with up to 40 % of structures in some areas affected. Urban development and reliance on check dams can create a false sense of security, increasing exposure during large debris flows and highlighting the need for risk management and infrastructure planning in hazard-prone areas.
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