USGS geologists in Montecito
By Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
January 2018 (approx.)
Detailed Description
U.S. Geological Survey geologists join county and state partners in California to assess the aftermath of the Montecito debris flow that struck in January 2018.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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Wildfires can dramatically alter how water moves across the landscape. After a fire, vegetation is removed and soil properties change, reducing the ground’s ability to absorb rainfall. As a result, even modest rainstorms can trigger dangerous flash floods and debris flows in steep burned areas. Postfire debris flows are fast-moving mixtures of water, mud, rocks, and vegetation that can surge...
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