Mitigation measures against debris flows as an urgent response to Climate Change

This project aims to find a solution between high magnitude debris flows and their impacts on society through the design of low-cost mitigation measures, in order to build sustainable cities that can coexist with natural phenomena. The towns of Huinganco and Andacollo in northernmost Patagonia, Argentina, were affected recently by debris flows. Given the consequences, there is an urgent need for urban planning measures. A preventive response will be created for those towns to contribute towards greater control of future affectations. The internship will include office work and fieldwork to see existent debris flow mitigation measures at and around Metro Vancouver and their response during the last atmospheric river events that have affected B.C. Expected results include progress in the design of debris flow mitigation measures with a focus on low-cost solutions. The project seeks to develop new alternatives for risk reduction that could be applied even in low-income countries where expensive technologies are unfeasible.

Faculty Supervisor:

Sergio Sepulveda

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Partner:

Universidad Nacional del Sur

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Education

University:

Simon Fraser University

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