TOPICS • Debris-flow initiation • Mechanics of debris-flow growth • Debris-flow mobility • Debris-flow deposits and fan morphology • Physical and numerical modeling of debris flows • Debris-flow monitoring and alert systems • Applications of new technologies • Forensic case studies of debris flows • Prediction and assessment of debris-flow hazards and risk • Emergency planning and response • Debris-flow mitigation • Role of disturbance in debris-flow initiation and mobility • Data integration and sharing • Needs of local government end users Topics that will be explored during the 7th International Co