Modeling post-fire water erosion mitigation strategies

Severe wildfires are often followed by significant increase in runoff and erosion, due to vegetation damage and changes in physical and chemical soil properties. Peak flows and sediment yields can increase up to two orders of magnitude, becoming dangerous for human lives and the ecosystem, especiall...

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Main Authors: M. C. Rulli, L. Offeddu, M. Santini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-06-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/2323/2013/hess-17-2323-2013.pdf