Modeling the behavior of debris flows and debris avalanches

Landslide runout and the associated impacts represent a substantial challenge for professionals trying to understand and manage hazards from steep mountainous terrain. DebrisFlow Predictor is the latest advancement in our suite of Geohazards solutions to make the world a safer place. The software uses data and controls to inform a numerical model that simulates complex behavior of debris flows. The generated predictions include landslide pathways, runout extension, and depth along the path due to scour and deposition. Simulation results can be overlaid onto mapped landslides for performance comparisons and used to predict the behavior of first-time landslides. The outcomes generated by DebrisFlow Predictor can help make decisions that preserve communities, infrastructure, and the environment.

Ideas

The devastation of debris flows and the difficulty of predicting them

Published Article

Post-wildfire debris flow and large woody debris transport modeling

Technical Paper

Advancing debris flow hazard and risk assessments with modeling and rainfall intensity data

Technical Paper

Debris flow hazard mapping along linear infrastructure: An agent based mode and GIS approach

Technical Paper

Stantec.io Podcast: Extreme Weather and Digital Solutions

Podcast

Cascading Climate Events and Predictions: Virtual Weather and Debris Flows

Video

Simulation of some debris flows in Klanawa watershed in Vancouver, British Columbia

Technical Paper

A comparison of two runout programs for debris flow assessment at the Solalex-Anzeindaz region of Switzerland

Technical Paper

Saltair study guides development in areas that may be subjected to natural hazards

Presentation

Lessons learned from the local calibration of a debris flow model and importance to a geohazard assessment

Technical Paper

Informing zoning ordinance decision-making with the aid of probabilistic debris flow modeling

Technical Paper

Modeling Post-Wildfire Debris Flow Erosion for Hazard Assessment

Published Article

Following the flames: Preparing for landslides in wildfire country

Blog Post

A probabilistic model for assessing debris flow propagation at regional scale: a case study in Campania region, Italy

Technical Paper

DebrisFlow Predictor: an agent-based runout program for shallow landslides

Technical Paper

A new digital tool can help predict landslides, protecting people and infrastructure

Blog Post

Building water reliability: New Colorado dam, complex tunnel strengthens water supply

Blog Post

Making it easier to protect streams

Blog Post

Published in Innovation: Courting Disaster: The Increasing Challenges of Risk Assessment

Published Article
Our People

Richard Guthrie, Vice President

Geohazard innovation is about designing new, novel, and safe solutions that benefit clients, project teams, and our field of work.

Nigel Denby, Senior Vice President, Business Leader, Environmental Services (Geotechnical Canada)

It’s my priority to work closely with clients to develop realistic and cost-effective solutions to complex engineering problems.
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Thad Wasklewicz, Principal, Geohazards and Geomorphology

Collaborating regularly with our communities provides a clear understanding of how we can proactively prepare for future geohazards.

Kyla Grasso, Project Geologist

It means a lot to work with scientists, engineers, and clients who do their best to understand and reduce risks from natural hazards.

Graham Knibbs, Geoscientist

With a knack for problem solving, I believe in finding effective solutions and creating opportunities for innovation.

Richard Guthrie

Vice President

Nigel Denby

Senior Vice President, Business Leader, Environmental Services (Geotechnical Canada)

Thad Wasklewicz

Principal, Geohazards and Geomorphology

Kyla Grasso

Project Geologist

Graham Knibbs

Geoscientist

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Stantec is pleased to provide specialized solutions to help manage landslide hazards and risk. In special circumstances, DebrisFlow Predictor can be made available for non-commercial use. Yes, I'm interested

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