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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/18/2777 |