Advances in Urban Flood Management |
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| Editor:
| Ashley, Richard
Garvin, Stephen
Pasche, Erik
Vassilopoulos, Andreas
Zevenbergen, Chris |
| ISBN: | 978-0-429-22434-8 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2007 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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One of the effects of global climate change is the increasing variability of extreme flood events and cyclones. Current measures to mitigate flood impacts, particularly in the urban environment, are based on previously-planned flood risk intervals and no longer provide sufficient protection. Being prepared for unexpected changes and extreme fl
One of the effects of global climate change is the increasing variability of extreme flood events and cyclones. Current measures to mitigate flood impacts, particularly in the urban environment, are based on previously-planned flood risk intervals and no longer provide sufficient protection. Being prepared for unexpected changes and extreme fl