The 2010 International Debris Flow Workshop was held in the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of sciences (IMHE, CAS) on Nov. 27-Dec.1, 2010.

2010 International Debris Flow Workshop

Aimed to boost exchange on debris flow formation and prevention, the workshop attracted more than 70 participants, including 20 foreign guests from Asia.

The participants had a heated discussion on debris flow disasters, including the mechanism and early-warning of debris flows as well as the impact of climate change on them. They conclude the workshop by reaching a consensus to establish the Asian Network on Debris Flow in the next workshop that will be held in 2011 or 2012.

They also took field inspection on disaster-afflicted areas of Sichuan, including Qingping township, Zhouqu and Beichuan county.