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23 de abr. de 2020 · The West Coast — notably California — is considered especially prone to mudslides because this region has earthquakes, rainfall and wildfires — all possible triggers.
12 de ene. de 2022 · When flames burn away vegetation, that allows rain to hit the surface with its full force. And fires burn off the waxy compounds that coat leaves and needles, some of which then evaporate and...
17 de jul. de 2023 · Water buildup poses enduring threat. Identifying areas that are at high risk for debris flow and mudslides and accurately predicting the amount of debris flow following rainfall in burn areas...
9 de ago. de 2010 · Fires lead to mudslides because burning can kills the plants' roots. Roots hold soil together, stabilizing the land and making it less likely to be swept away, according to Highland. In...
10 de ene. de 2018 · By Elaina Zachos. January 10, 2018. • 6 min read. First came the drought. Then came the fire, and then the flood. Mudslides plowed through southern California in early January, killing more...
17 de jul. de 2023 · What causes mudslides and floods after wildfires? Hint: It's not what scientists thought. Date: July 17, 2023. Source: University of Southern California. Summary: Scientists once assumed that...
14 de jul. de 2023 · Hint: It’s not what scientists thought. Researchers believed a waxy coating in burnt soil caused water to run over the ground’s surface. They now find that burnt ground can absorb water, findings that can help them more accurately predict flooding and mudslides after a fire. By Ileana Wachtel July 14, 2023.
