Los Angeles Against the Mountains pre-discussion assignment

Due Friday, March 23

Due by e-mail before class on Monday, March 23

1. What was the strangest debris flow story you read?

2. What has LA done to try to control debris flows?

3. Describe the contributions of the local ecology and geology to the debris flow hazards.

4. What do you think of the Angelenos' responses to questions about the debris flow hazard (p. 246)?

5. What do you think about the realtors' responses to questions about the debris flow hazards (p. 252-253)?

6. What happens to the debris after the basins have filled up?