W Kellens, T Terpstra… - Risk Analysis: An …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Flood hazards are the most common and destructive of all natural disasters. For decades, experts have been examining how flood losses can be mitigated. Just as in other risk …
As an initial exploration, preliminary studies which are conducted for the identification of key points to be addressed in flood risk management (FRM) processes are crucial to mitigate …
Abstract Development of zoning and flood-forecasting models is essential for making optimal management decisions before and after floods. The Komijan watershed of Markazi …
River cities require a management approach based on resilience to floods rather than on resistance. Resisting floods by means of levees, dams, and channelization neglects inherent …
Despite the growing scientific consensus about the risks of global warming and climate change, the mass media frequently portray the subject as one of great scientific controversy …
MP Mohanty, S Mudgil, S Karmakar - International Journal of Disaster Risk …, 2020 - Elsevier
Despite massive investments and continuous flood-control efforts in India, the socio- economic damages and death toll continue to remain high. Undoubtedly, the process of …
Although there is a growing body of research examining public perceptions of global climate change, little work has focused on the role of place and proximity in shaping these …
Hurricanes and associated storm damage remain a constant threat to the health, safety, and welfare of residents in Florida. Hurricane risk perception has been found to be an important …
This study focuses on drivers for changing urban flood risk. We suggest a framework for guiding climate change adaptation action concerning flood risk and manageability in cities …