Natural Dams - Inherent Risk Factors

Explore the impacts of ice dam and landslide dam failures in this 59-minute webinar presented by the Australian Water School. Delve into the geological and historical significance of natural dam failures, including the 1786 earthquake-induced landslide dam that resulted in over 100,000 deaths. Examine 3D visualizations of the largest natural dam failures on Earth and assess the risks posed by landslides and ice dams worldwide. Study case studies such as the earthquake-induced natural dams from the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake in New Zealand, the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) that carved the Columbia River Gorge, and the rock and ice avalanche behind India's 2021 Uttarakhand disaster. Learn about various types of natural dams, prehistoric dam failure examples, and the Missoula floods GLOF. Gain insights into modeling techniques, climate change mitigation strategies, and access valuable research and resources related to natural dams and their inherent risk factors.