SFGate

Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger dangerous debris flows − a geologist explains how

(THE CONVERSATION) As the Los Angeles area recovers from devastating wildfires, officials and emergency managers worry about rain that could trigger mudslides. Rain on burned hillslopes can set off ...
WHDH

Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires

(CNN) — Southern Californians evacuated their homes for the second time this year, but this time, it’s for heavy rain and debris flows that threaten new destruction in areas still recovering from last ...
The San Bernardino Sun

Weekend rain probably won’t cause debris flows in fire-ravaged areas

Southern California is expected to finally receive some rainfall beginning this weekend, meteorologists said on Friday, Jan. 24, with on-and-off showers bringing up to an inch and a half of rain in ...
Times Union

Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger dangerous debris flows − a geologist explains how

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jen Pierce, Boise State University (THE CONVERSATION) As the Los Angeles area recovers ...