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<br />002852 <br /> <br />Burial of Structures by Debris <br /> <br />This is usually the result of debris flows earthflows or translational <br />landslides. These events can strike either with great speed and force, or by <br />slow. engulfment. Structures can be destroyed as well as lives lost. In <br />addition, utilities can be damaged or destroyed. <br /> <br />Earth Dam With Backwater Flooding <br /> <br />Results include 1) flooding upstream; lake formation inundates valuable crop, <br />range, or recreation areas; floods structures (commercial, residential), 2) <br />cuts off transportation routes (road, railroad) affecting commerce, tourism, <br />and emergency vehicle access; affects ability of locals to get to work, 3) <br />loss of revenue to communities due to loss of tourism and local business <br />access; loss of tax revenue from flooded lands, and 4) cuts off utilities: <br />water, gas, electric, and communications. <br /> <br />Form and Fail Dam With Downstream Flooding <br /> <br />A landslide dam break would result in flooding downstream with possible loss <br />of life and extensive property destruction. <br /> <br />- 67 - <br />