Hydrometeorological hazards : interfacing science and policy /

Hydrometeorological hazards : interfacing science and policy /

Recent hydrometeorological extreme events have highlighted the increased exposure and vulnerability of societies and the need to strengthen the knowledge-base of related policies. Current research is focused on improving forecasting, prediction and early warning capabilities in order to improve the...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley Blackwell, 2014.
Subjects:
Hydrometeorology.
Hydrometeorology > Government policy.
Climatic changes.
Flood control.
Drought management.
SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology.
Science.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:Recent hydrometeorological extreme events have highlighted the increased exposure and vulnerability of societies and the need to strengthen the knowledge-base of related policies. Current research is focused on improving forecasting, prediction and early warning capabilities in order to improve the assessment of vulnerability and risks linked to extreme climatic events.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118629543 (ePub)
111862954X (ePub)
9781118629550 (Adobe PDF)
1118629558 (Adobe PDF)
9781118629567
1118629566
DOI:10.1002/9781118629567

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