Assessment of torrent erosion impacts on the eastern flank of Thirlmere Reservoir and A591 (Cumbria) following Storm Desmond 2015

Johnson, R.M (2016) Assessment of torrent erosion impacts on the eastern flank of Thirlmere Reservoir and A591 (Cumbria) following Storm Desmond 2015. United Utilities.

Abstract

Confidential client (United Utilities) report on the impact of Storm Desmond (December 2015) on mountain streams and infrastructure in a Lake District mountain catchment. It includes archive analysis of past events, geomorphological assessment of sediment dynamics using sediment budget and GIS morphometric analysis. Results are significant as this is a rare example of extreme event impact in multiple UK mountain streams. Recommendations made to the client provided measures for more effective and sustainable catchment management

Item Type: Commissioned Report
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Additional contributions by J. Warburton and M. Kincey.

Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GB Physical geography
Divisions: School of Sciences
Date Deposited: 06 Mar 2017 16:03
Last Modified: 15 Aug 2021 09:45
URI / Page ID: https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/9040
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