Hillslope width and upslope contributing area at the point x

Hillslope width and upslope contributing area at the point x

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Every year many watershed hillslopes are displaced by landslides resulting from deforestation or rainfall-induced saturation. This destruction can lead to extensive loss of life and property damage if it occurs in the vicinity of roads or buildings. The intensity of landslides depends on the degree of saturation influenced by infiltration, hillslop...

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