Flood Risk Management in Europe Innovation in Policy and Practice /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Begum, Selina (Editor), Stive, Marcel J. F. (Editor), Hall, Jim W. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2007.
• Series: Advances in Natural and Technological Hazards Research ; 25
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Environmental management.; Hydrogeology.; Civil engineering.; Engineering geology.; Engineering > Geology.; Foundations.; Hydraulics.; Earth Sciences.; Environmental Management.; Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics.; Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management.; Civil Engineering.; Environmental Monitoring/Analysis.

In recent years major floods have occurred across Europe causing serious damages and huge financial implications. Flood risk and vulnerability is increasing with increased frequency of occurrence of extreme events due to climate change, changes in land-use, encroachment into floodplains and increasi...