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xclash

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Which is likely to flow farther down to the flatter, wider part of a valley: a debris flow or a mudflow? Why?
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The probability that a certain discharge or flow will be exceeded in any single year is equal to the inverse of the _______________.
   
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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: A mudflow, because the tiny pore spaces between particles keep water from escaping and therefore keep the mudflow mobile.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: recurrence interval


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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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