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1. Introduction

verfasst von : Zekâi Şen

Erschienen in: Flood Modeling, Prediction and Mitigation

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Floods are among the major natural extreme and dangerous events that cause loss of life and property, and they are the most frequent extreme occurrences in different parts of the world. A broad definition of floods and their types are explained with meteorological and hydrological causative triggers and the consequences. Ordinary and flash flood features are presented in a comparative manner so that the reader can appreciate the difference between them. Flood hazards are exposed with recommendations and human pre-flood preparation procedures. It is emphasized that the floods are although natural phenomenon, but skewed settlements especially along the main watercourse such as the flood plain are also effective in the flood losses.

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Metadaten
Titel
Introduction
verfasst von
Zekâi Şen
Copyright-Jahr
2018
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52356-9_1