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Postfire debris-flow hazard assessment map

By Landslide Hazards Program 2020 (approx.)
Multi colored polygons and lines on top of topographic map
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Detailed Description

Example of a map showing the level of postfire debris-flow hazard in a recently burned area.  The USGS creates maps immediately following wildfire to assess the likelihood of debris-flow occurrence.  

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.