Flood risk in urban areas: Modelling, management and adaptation to climate change. A review
The modelling and management of flood risk in urban areas are increasingly recognized as
global challenges. The complexity of these issues is a consequence of the existence of …
global challenges. The complexity of these issues is a consequence of the existence of …
Large and inequitable flood risks in Los Angeles, California
Flood risks in the United States have historically been underestimated, particularly with
respect to human well-being and within low-wealth and marginalized communities. Here, we …
respect to human well-being and within low-wealth and marginalized communities. Here, we …
Social inequalities in climate change-attributed impacts of Hurricane Harvey
Climate change is already increasing the severity of extreme weather events such as with
rainfall during hurricanes. But little research to date investigates if, and to what extent, there …
rainfall during hurricanes. But little research to date investigates if, and to what extent, there …
The Ganga-Brahmaputra basin is highly sensitive to the impacts of climate change and
experiences recurrent flooding, which affects large agricultural areas and poses a high risk …
experiences recurrent flooding, which affects large agricultural areas and poses a high risk …
Social vulnerability of the people exposed to wildfires in US West Coast states
Understanding of the vulnerability of populations exposed to wildfires is limited. We used an
index from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess the social …
index from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assess the social …
Analyzing the impacts of topographic factors and land cover characteristics on waterlogging events in urban functional zones
W Liu, X Zhang, Q Feng, T Yu, BA Engel - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Rapid urbanization and climate changes result in frequent occurrence of urban waterlogging
disasters, which cause serious economic damage and pose a threat to residents' safety …
disasters, which cause serious economic damage and pose a threat to residents' safety …
Increasing global urban exposure to flooding: An analysis of long-term annual dynamics
An improved understanding of global Urban Exposure to Flooding (UEF) is essential for
develo** risk-reduction strategies for sustainable urban development. This study is the …
develo** risk-reduction strategies for sustainable urban development. This study is the …