BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life - Season 1 Episode 6 Debris Flows
An increase in heavy rainfall in recent years has made debris flows a frequent problem in Japan. We'll look at research underway to help with their early detection and explore ways to protect lives.In recent years, debris flows have become more frequent in Japan due to an increase in heavy rainfall. Given that about 70% of Japan's land area is covered by mountains and forests, they have become a significant issue. After large-scale debris flows struck parts of Hiroshima Prefecture in 2014 and 2018, scientists found that debris flows tend to start out small and then repeatedly recur, causing significant damage. Research is now underway to determine the locations where debris flows are likely to occur based on topographical and geological data, and install sensors that can detect the very first debris flow. Information from these sensors can then help residents evacuate as quickly as possible. In this program, we'll introduce the latest research to save lives from debris flows.
First Air Date: May 01, 2020
Last Air date: Nov 02, 2024
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 47 Episode
Runtime: 15 minutes
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Popularity: 6.989
Language: English, Japanese
Season
Season 1
Episode
Tsunami
Urban Flooding
Urban Windstorms
Long-period Ground Motion and A New Threat
Localized Torrential Rain
Debris Flows
Mt. Fuji's Threat to Tokyo
Heatstroke
Home Flooding
Tornadoes
Post-earthquake Fire
Avalanches
Lightning
Soil Liquefaction
PM2.5
Tsunami Prediction
Human Stampede
Disaster Response Robots
Phreatic Eruptions
Linear Rainbands
Road Cave-ins
Solar Flares
Typhoon Forecasting
Storm Surges
Heavy Snow
Landslides
Quake-resistant Skyscrapers
Tsunami Observation
River Flooding
Fire Tornadoes
Lava Flows
Large-Scale Blackouts
Active Faults
Ensuring a Safe Journey in Japan
Droughts
Wildfires
Tokyo Metropolis
Osaka Metropolis
Emergency Food
Tsunami Evacuation
How to Survive an Earthquake
How to Survive a Flood
Drone Disaster Management
Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!
Safety Tips for Hiking in Japan
Digital Twin
Scientists on a Quest to Control Typhoons