Topics
The conference covers all aspects related to debris flows, from the efforts towards understanding their mechanical behaviour, to mitigation and risk assessment procedures.
Topics covered by the conference:
- Debris-flow triggering
- Debris-flow entrainment and motion
- Debris-flow deposition and fan morphology
- Hydrology and debris flows
- Laboratory and numerical modeling
- Field investigation
- Remote sensing and monitoring techniques
- Assessment of debris-flow susceptibility, hazard and risk
- Application of mitigation technologies
- Best practice guidelines
- Forensic debris flow studies
- Emergency management
- Integration of multidisciplinary viewpoints
- Risk management by local governments and legislation
Thematic sessions
The conference topics will be collected into seven thematic sessions. We will line up a comprehensive program with keynote speakers from industry, academia, and government:
- Needs of End Users
- Case Studies / Hazard Assessment
- Processes / Mechanics
- Monitoring / Detection / Warning
- Role of Disturbance
- Experiments / Modeling
- Engineering / Mitigation
In addition, there will be oral presentations during morning and early afternoon sessions, and poster presentations during two lengthy afternoon sessions that will include an aperitivo buffet!