Flood hazard identification and mitigation in semi- and arid environments
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore :
World Scientific Publishing ,
c2012
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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