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Periglacial Preconditioning of Debris Flows in the Southern Alps, New Zealand

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An inventory of 1534 debris flow systems and 240 related debris flow events, established for thirteen study areas by aerial photo interpretation, represents the core data of this research. The mapped debris flow systems (described by debris flow initiation zones and corresponding regolith-supplying catchments) serve as the spatial analysis units for the statistical evaluation of predisposing controls for debris flow formation in Chap. 5 . Mapped events are interpreted as indicating debris flow systems particularly susceptible to debris flow development. This chapter provides basic information on debris flows, describes the selected study sites, outlines the methodological approach used for mapping debris flow systems and events, describes the established debris flow inventory, and discusses inferred aspects of debris flow activity in the Southern Alps.

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