Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Flash flood mitigation: recommendations for research and applications. |
| Authors: |
Montz, Burrell E. bmontz@binghamton.edu, Gruntfest, Eve ecg@brain.uccs.edu |
| Source: |
Global Environmental Change Part B: Environmental Hazards. 2002, Vol. 4 Issue 1, p15. 8p. |
| Subjects: |
Floods, Natural disasters |
| Abstract: |
New technologies promise reduced flash flood losses. However, real-time observations with vast multi-sensor networks, more precise mapping capabilities using remote sensing and GIS, quicker hydrological and meteorological models, and increasing forecast lead times have not reduced losses. In November, 1999, 35 researchers from nine countries met in Ravello, Italy at a NATO sponsored Advanced Study Institute, to discuss these issues and to develop a research agenda that incorporates the various components required to cope with flash floods. The key recommendations from the Institute were: (1) greater emphasis on increasing understanding of the social processes involved in flash flood warning, particularly in the response phases, and (2) the need to reduce vulnerability in sustainable ways compatible with long-term economic and social goals. The relationship between hydrometeorology and social science is seen as critical to advancing our abilities to cope with flash floods. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
