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Debris-flow deposit in the 2024 South Fork Fire burn area

Detailed Description

A poorly-sorted, debris-flow levee deposited during a rain event following the 2024 South Fork Fire.  Levees form at the margins of debris flows are matrix-supported, and comprised of variably-sized sediment.  Levees are useful for field identification of debris flow deposits and help to differentiate them from flood deposits.  This photo was taken approximately 4 months following the fire.  

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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