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After El Nino: Debris flow barriers in Peru are sustainable

When the going gets tough: debris flow barriers in Peru proof their sustainably

31 October 2018

22 debris flow barriers were installed in Peru, near Lima (Chosica) in 2015/2016. In March 2017 El Niño Costero the worst storms of the past 30 years caused heavy rains, floods, and landslides. The barriers successfully protected the area. Two barriers were filled to 95 percent capacity, which is a volume of 10,000 m³.  Today, in 2018 the affected elements have been restored. For the whole story check our project database.

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