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While the Chilkat Valley is not unique in facing landslides, the combination of steep slopes, heavy rainfall, aging ...
The salt marshes that are vitally important in protecting shorelines from erosion are increasingly threatened with death by ...
Crews from the county's Public Works Department worked to stem catastrophic flows of mud, debris, and boulders that now threaten these fire-stricken communities. These stormwater crews must ensure ...
Debris flows are like mudslides, except much faster and more destructive, as they contain a mix of rock, plants and even boulders or trees in addition to mud. Andrew Gray, an associate professor of ...
As a principal engineer for the county’s Public Works Department, Klippel’s job is to try to stop catastrophic flows of mud, debris and boulders that could rush into fire-stricken ...
In nearby Altadena, a road near the burn scar was also covered in several feet of mud, vegetation and trees as a flood of water overcame concrete blocks put in place to prevent such debris flows.
at least three vehicles were submerged in mud along SR-330. Caltrans closed part of the highway Thursday night. "SR-330 closed from Live Oak to Highland Ave due to debris flow from #LineFire burn ...
police and public works personnel would not enter areas experiencing active mud and debris flows and anyone who remained in a home under evacuation orders would need to shelter in place until ...
The rain caused a rockslide and pushed mud onto the road in Malibu Canyon, and a large debris flow left about 8 inches (20 centimeters) of mud across a road in the Hollywood Hills. Southern ...
In nearby Altadena, a road near the burn scar was also covered in several feet of mud, vegetation and trees as a flood of water overcame concrete blocks put in place to prevent such debris flows.
Los Angeles County Public Works check on mud and debris flowing down Canon Blvd. at Vinehill Dr. in Altaden as they prepare for flooding and debris flow in the rain in the Eaton fire burn zone in ...