Paleo-flood records reveal ancient deluges that dwarf modern 'unprecedented' events
A team of scientists—led by the University of Exeter—used geological paleo-flood records to examine extreme floods in western ...
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Why Cities Are Experiencing More Flash Floods Than Ever
In recent years, flash floods have become an increasingly common occurrence in urban areas across the globe. These sudden and intense weather events not only ... Read more The post Why Cities Are ...
Oceanographers investigate southern Brazil's catastrophic flooding
Devastating floods reshaped southern Brazil's landscape in May 2024. Rio Grande do Sul—the fifth most populous state in ...
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Flood management - CCEA
Physical causes of the Boscastle flood Human causes of the Boscastle flood Rain for 12 out of 14 days in August. Many trees had been cut down for farming. This limited interception and water went ...
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3 dead, more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms cause flooding
More than 3,400 in several counties in South Texas remained without power on Friday afternoon, according to AEP Texas. A ...
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Urban Flooding in the United States
What causes the worst impacts of flooding, including structural and human impacts (human life and property)? -- How could the worst impacts be avoided or mitigated? -- Who is affected most by floods ...
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Recent Floods Surpassed by Historic Highs
Recent "unprecedented" floods are not exceptional if we look further into the past, new research shows.A team of scientists - ...
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Climate change key driver of frequent, less predictable floods: study
Kettner, is grounded in a new inventory of the types, patterns and causes of floods ... and topography. Human activities are hugely aggravating the risks from floods, especially urbanisation ...