Flood hazard identification and mitigation in semi- and arid environments

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: French, Richard H. (Author), Miller, Julianne J. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore : World Scientific Publishing , c2012
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Geologic and hydraulic concepts of arid environments
  • 3. Traditional approaches to flood hazard identification and mitigation on alluvial fans
  • 4. New approaches for alluvial fan flood hazard
  • 5. Flood hazard mapping versus flood risk analysis
  • 6. Playa lake hazards and resources
  • 7. Needs and benefits of co-operation
  • 8. Meeting the challenge
  • 9. Future directions