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Author : Cullum-Kenyon, S.; Heinz, H.K.; Sobkowicz, J.C.; VanDine, D.; and Kerr, D.
Date : 2003.
Title : Debris flow hazard at Five Mile Creek, Banff, Alberta.
Publication : 3rd Canadian Conference on Geotechnique and Natural Hazards. Sheraton Hotel. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. June 9 and 10, 2003.
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Abstract
Five Mile Creek is located approximately 5 km west of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway, on the north side of the Bow Valley. On August 4, 1999, a debris flow, triggered by an intense, localized convective storm, plugged the culvert carrying Five Mile Creek below the Trans-Canada Highway. Debris rapidly flowed over the highway, covering a 200 m long section with up to several metres of mud and bouldery debris. Traffic on the Trans-Canada was stopped for approximately 20 hours whilst two lanes were cleared. It took a further three weeks to restore normal service on the highway. This paper describes recent work conducted for Parks Canada to characterize the debris flow hazard on Five Mile Creek and to evaluate a range of solutions. The methodology of the investigation program is described and the results reviewed.
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