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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Main Authors: G. Di Baldassarre, A. Viglione, G. Carr, L. Kuil, J. L. Salinas, G. Blöschl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-08-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/3295/2013/hess-17-3295-2013.pdf