Socio-hydrology: conceptualising human-flood interactions
Over history, humankind has tended to settle near streams because of the role of rivers as transportation corridors and the fertility of riparian areas. However, human settlements in floodplains have been threatened by the risk of flooding. Possible responses have been to resettle away and/or mo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/3295/2013/hess-17-3295-2013.pdf |