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Palaeoflood hydrology in a global context

Past hydrological events related to understanding global change

Auteurs :
BAKER, V.R.
GREGORY, K.J.

Description :
From its origins as a geological study of flood erosion and sediments the science palaeoflood hydrology matured to become an indispensable means for understanding the hydrology of very large, rare floods. Such floods are increasingly posing risks to human habitation. More that 3 decades of research in palaeoflood hydrology produced spectacular advances in capabilities for : accurately determining palaeoflood ages; quantifying the magnitudes and dynamics of palaeoflood processes; and incorporating palaeoflood data into various modeling procedures for risk assessments.


Type de document :
Congrès

Source :
International Geographical Union Congress, 30, Glasgow, Royaume-Uni, 2008-08-19, Catena (Giessen), issn : 0341-8162, 2006, vol. 66, n°. 1-2, p. 161-168, nombre de pages : 8, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 50 ref.

Date :
2006

Editeur :
Pays édition : Allemagne, Cremlingen-Destedt, Catena

Langue :
Anglais
Droits :
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