11th International Workshop on Multimodal Sediment Disaster in Niigata

The 11th International Workshop on Multimodal Sediment Disasters was successfully held from October 30 to November 1, 2024, at the Niigata University Library Hall, with the support and cooperation of all participants. The workshop welcomed a total of 61 attendees from Japan and abroad, leading to lively discussions and exchange of insights.

With 30 presentations, the workshop featured participants from Indonesia, Taiwan, Nepal, and Bhutan—22 in total—who shared the latest research and practical outcomes on sediment disaster management. Additionally, international students from Laos, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, currently studying in Japan, also participated, enriching the workshop with diverse perspectives.

The 12th Workshop is planned to be held in early November 2025 in Nepal. Further details will be provided as plans are finalized. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and cooperation.

The extended abstract for Dr. Bhawani Shankar NIROLA is revised.

If you downloaded the proceedings before 20:40 on October 24, please download the updated version again from the URL below.

* Title of the following presentaion was updated
Yusuke Yamazaki (Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.)
New title: Application of a Unit Channel Model with a Slit Dam to Mountainous Basin
Old title: Application to Mountainous Basin using a Unit Channel Model with a Slit Dam
The proceedings was revised at 20:00 on October 14. If you downloaded the proceedings before 20:00 on October 14, please download the updated version again.

* We have found missing pages in the table of contents of the proceedings published on the morning of October 14. The issue has been corrected, and the revised version of the proceedings has been uploaded. If you downloaded the proceedings before 16:00 on October 14, please download the updated version again.

The digital version of the proceedings for the 11th International MSD workshop has been published.
Please download from the URL below.

The proceedings will only be distributed in digital format. While Wi-Fi is available at the Library Hall of Niigata university, we recommend downloading the proceedings in advance.

Welcome Party on Oct.29

The Welcome Party, which is open to those who registered in advance, will be held on the 29th at 19:00 at the following restaurant:

Ebisu Tai restaurant
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecqm1xHSALitooZ78
The participation fee for the Welcome Party is 5,000 yen.

Payment for the Welcome Party will be collected at the party venue. The participation fees for the workshop, banquet, and field trip will be collected at the workshop venue.
Please prepare cash for these payments.

Banquet on Oct. 30

the Banquet will be held at Niigata University Co-op, 1st Cafeteria on October 30th from 18:00.

You can find the Co-op’s location Program->Welcome Party & Banquet page

Please note that temperatures in Niigata City can drop towards the end of October. On warmer days, daytime temperatures may rise to around 20°C-22°C, but on colder days with poor weather, the maximum daytime temperature may only reach about 15°C, with nighttime temperatures dropping to around 10°C.

The Aizu and Mount Bandai areas, which we will visit during the field trip, are even colder. The daytime high may only reach around 10°C, while nighttime temperatures can fall to as low as 2-3°C. During the
field trip, we plan to take a sightseeing boat tour, where wind exposure will make it feel even colder. Therefore, we strongly recommend that participants bring appropriate cold-weather gear, such as hats and gloves, to stay warm.

During the field trip, we may walk on the gravel road, please prepare shoes that are comfortable for walking.

Please be advised that the field trip destination has been changed. Instead of visiting the Taki-saka Landslide site, we will now tour the drainage facilities in Niigata City. These facilities are not only crucial for flood control but also play a vital role in maintaining Niigata’s vast rice fields, located in low-lying areas.

Additionally, please note that the Aizu area is expected to be quite cold during the trip. We strongly recommend bringing warm clothing, including hats and gloves, to ensure your comfort throughout the day.

For further details, please visit the Field trip page(Program-> Field trip).

We are pleased to announce that the official program for the upcoming International Workshop has been released. You can now view the detailed schedule Workshop Pagre(Program->Workshop).

We are pleased to share the second circular for the MSD11 workshop, along with the registration form. The organizing committee has included important updates on several key topics, such as the "venue," "program," "transportation from Niigata station," "payment and registration procedures," and details about the "field trip."

For registration information, see REGISTRATION page

Website for MSD2024 in Niigata is now open.

You can download the abstract template and extended abstract template from the Call for abstract page