Link between Land Use and Flood Risk Assessment in Urban Areas

The densification of urban areas has raised concerns over increased pluvial flooding. Flood risk in urban areas might increase under the impact of land use changes. Urbanisation involves the conversion of natural areas to impermeable areas, causing lower infiltration rates and increased runoff. When...

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Main Authors: Zahra Kalantari, Johanna Sörensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/30/1/62

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