Institute
University of Canterbury
Time & Place
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:00:00 NZDT in ER 263
Abstract
Geomorphology Themed Lightning Talks for International Geomorphology Week
International Geomorphology Week is 1st March to 7th March 2023. It aims to promote geomorphology in all its forms and mobilise the geomorphological community. It is run by the International Association of Geomorphologists . Our seminar today includes five geomorphology themed lightning talks (5-10 mins each):
- Presenter: Jamie Shulmeister, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury.
- Presenter: Tim Davies, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury.
Talk title: Ferintosh Rock Glacier.
Talk title: Where can debris-flows happen?”
Co-authors: Mark Bloomberg, Dave Palmer and Tom Robinson
Abstract: Where the potential for future debris-flow occurrence is unrecognised, developments can be unknowingly exposed to debris-flow impact, with corresponding risks to lives. Debris-flow modelling is unsuited to routine local office use, so a simple screening procedure is proposed to enable local officials to identify locations where debris flow risk-to-life may be unacceptable, and prioritise where expert modelling and risk analysis are most urgently required for risk-management decision-making . This procedure calculates catchment Melton ratio R from topographic data, uses a linear upper bound of field data relating R to the annual probability of debris-flow occurrence, and matches a model-based debris-flow risk-to-life analysis for Matatā, New Zealand. Our data suggest that any development exposed to debris flows will require a detailed risk assessment to ensure that risk-to-life does not exceed acceptable levels.
- Presenter: Justin Rogers, Waterways, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury.
- Presenter: Sarah McSweeney, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury.
Talk title: Debris at Depth – Maps and models of Quesnel Lake, BC after a tailings dam breach.
Talk title: Field work adventures and geomorphology of the Entrance Point beach ridge plain, Victoria.
- Presenter: Jamie Shulmeister, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury.
Talk title: Geomorphology and archaeology in the Channel Country, SW Queensland.
Please note that there is also an Oceania regional webinar after the seminars this week which is run by the IAG to celebrate World Geomorphology Week. The webinar runs 6-8 pm Thursday 2nd March. Clare Wilkinson (SEEs, University of Canterbury) will be presenting at 6.40-7.00 pm discussing: “Multidisciplinary approaches to landscape geomorphology”. You can register for free and view the schedule of presenters at the following link: http://www.geomorph.org/international-geomorphology-week-2023/