Why do debris flows often occur after wildfires, and what can be done to forecast their impact? In a recent Watson Lecture, Michael Lamb, professor of geology, discussed the threat of debris flows in the steep burned hills that border many LA-area communities. As Southern California prepares for rain, find Lamb’s full talk on our YouTube channel to learn more about the fire-flood cycle. https://youtu.be/N5M9LlZhAIo?si=mExIepK4nLQxY1nt | Caltech
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