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Model description paper |
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r.avaflow v4, a multi-purpose landslide simulation framework
Martin Mergili
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Cascade – Mountain Processes and Mountain Hazards, Department of Geography and Regional Science, University of Graz, Heinrichstraße 36, 8010 Graz, Austria
Hanna Pfeffer
Cascade – Mountain Processes and Mountain Hazards, Department of Geography and Regional Science, University of Graz, Heinrichstraße 36, 8010 Graz, Austria
Andreas Kellerer-Pirklbauer
Cascade – Mountain Processes and Mountain Hazards, Department of Geography and Regional Science, University of Graz, Heinrichstraße 36, 8010 Graz, Austria
Christian Zangerl
Institute of Applied Geology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), Peter-Jordan-Straße 82, 1190 Vienna, Austria
Shiva P. Pudasaini
School of Engineering and Design, Chair of Landslide Research, Technical University of Munich, Arcisstraße 21, 80333 Munich, Germany
Kathmandu Institute of Complex Flows, Kageshwori Manohara–3, Bhadrabas, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Short summary
We present a new version of the landslide model r.avaflow. It includes a model where different materials move on top of each other instead of mixing; a model supporting the entire range from block sliding to flowing; a model for slow-moving processes; and an interface for virtual reality visualization. Based on the results for four case studies we conclude that, at the moment, our enhancements are very useful for visualization of landslides for awareness building and environmental education.
We present a new version of the landslide model r.avaflow. It includes a model where different...
