Catastrophic debris flows near Machu Picchu Village (Aguas Calientes), Peru

Abstract

Slope movements together with intensive river erosion and the following accumulation are the leading processes in the landscape evolution in the area of Machu Picchu village (former Aguas Calientes), which is located close to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary.

Keywords

• natural hazards
• debris flows
• Machu Picchu village
• Peruvian Andes