Prediction of extreme floods based on CMIP5 climate models: a case study in the Beijiang River basin, South China

The occurrence of climate warming is unequivocal, and is expected to be experienced through increases in the magnitude and frequency of extreme events, including flooding. This paper presents an analysis of the implications of climate change on the future flood hazard in the Beijiang River basin in...

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Main Authors: C. H. Wu, G. R. Huang, H. J. Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-03-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/19/1385/2015/hess-19-1385-2015.pdf