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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-26-5015-2022
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Review article
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11 Oct 2022
Review article |
| 11 Oct 2022
| 11 Oct 2022
Three hypotheses on changing river flood hazards
Günter Blöschl
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management,
Vienna University of Technology, Karlsplatz 13/223, 1040 Vienna, Austria
Invited contribution by Günter Blöschl, recipient of the EGU Alfred Wegener Medal 2022.
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Latest update: 23 Nov 2024
Short summary
There is serious concern that river floods are increasing. Starting from explanations discussed in public, the article addresses three hypotheses: land-use change, hydraulic structures, and climate change increase floods. This review finds that all three changes have the potential to not only increase floods, but also to reduce them. It is crucial to consider all three factors of change in flood risk management and communicate them to the general public in a nuanced way.
There is serious concern that river floods are increasing. Starting from explanations discussed...
