CGRG Bibliography of Canadian Geomorphology
Search Results
Author : Davies, M.R.; Froese, D.G.; and Cruden, D.M.
Date : 2005.
Title : Klapperhorn Mountain debris flows, Yellowhead Pass, British Columbia.
Publication : Landslide Risk Management: Proceedings of the International Conference on Landslide Risk Management, Vancouver. Edited by: Hungr, O.; Fell, R.; Couture, R.; and Eberhardt, E. Leiden: A.A. Balkema.
Issue :
Page(s) : Paper on CD.
Abstract
Debris flows occur on Klapperhorn Mountain, in the Yellowhead Pass in the Rocky Mountains. These debris flows pose a significant hazard to railway operations at the base of the mountain and are investigated in detail. Six debris flow drainage basins are described in this paper, including the locations of the current debris flow creeks, and of old, recently inactive debris flow channels that have the potential to become reactivated. Debris flow channels that currently terminate above the tracks are identified as being a potential risk to the railroad. Debris is abundant in the drainage basins, and sediment transport processes including rock falls and snow avalanches may be important in controlling the timing and channel path of debris flows. This paper establishes the debris flow hazard, and outlines the work that will be performed to understand the nature of the hazardous processes at Klapperhorn Mountain.
Bibliography of Canadian Geomorphology