Experimental Study on the Process of Geomorphic Evolution of Debris Flow on Slope

Abstract

To reveal the process of geomorphic evolution of debris flow on slope, the qualitative-semi-quantitative model experiment was built from experimental model, characteristics of soil and rainfall scheme. The results indicate that the essence of geomorphic evolution of debris flow on slope is the interaction of soil and water. And the change of geomorphology is reflected by the elevation of topsoil. In antecedent rainfall, the elevation of topsoil is in increasing trend generally except some parts. During short heavy rainfall, the soil creeps intensively, mixes with water and becomes fluidization gradually. The elevation of topsoil on the top is decreasing generally, while on the button, the elevation is increasing. Moreover, because water infiltrates into slope and interacts with soil needing a period of time, the change of geomorphology falls behind the rainfall process.