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Apr 26, 2012
Debris-Flow Hazards and Prevention Measures in Beijing
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resource Congress 2006: Examining the Confluence of Environmental and Water Concerns
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Beijing is located in the north end of north china plain, its coordinates is 115°25'~117°30' E and 39°28'~41°05'N, its total area is 16800 km2, in which the mountain area is 10400 km2, covers 62% of the total area. The highest mountain is Donglingshan mountain in Mentougou region, its elevation is 2303 m. The slope area of hill below 200m covers 23.1% of the total mountain area. The slope are above 25°covers 46.4% of the total mountain area. The area of the plain is 6400 km2, coves 38% of the total area. The lowest elevation is small than 10 m. In history, the Debris-flow in Beijing mountain area happened frequently, latest years, with the implementation of the control measures, the hazards were prevented effectively.
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World Environmental and Water Resource Congress 2006: Examining the Confluence of Environmental and Water Concerns
Pages: 1 - 5
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© 2006 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Planning Division, Beijing Municipal Institute of Hydraulic Engineering Planning, Design & Research, No. 23 Chegongzhuang West Road, Haidian District, 100044, Beijing, China.E-mail: [email protected]
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