Effect of Animal Burrows on the Vulnerability of Levees to Concentrated Erosion

Earth dams and levees often offer an attractive habitat for burrowing animals such as porcupines, nutria, badgers, etc. However, their activity may damage the earth structure, potentially leading to catastrophic failures. If the burrow system connects the waterside and the landside, water flows thro...

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Main Authors: Francesca Ceccato, Stefano Malvestio, Paolo Simonini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/18/2777