Ancient flood information is the key to future planning [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Reports on the British Geological Survey's newly released BGS Geological Indicators of Flooding Dataset. The damage and disruption caused by modern flooding is influenced by factors such as building on well known flood plains. These datasets show areas where flooding has occurred in the past and left behind clay, sand, gravels and other indicators. The information should help planners and avoid high risk areas. Homeowners may be alerted to danger in order to plan for possible future events.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Reports on the British Geological Survey's newly released BGS Geological Indicators of Flooding Dataset. The damage and disruption caused by modern flooding is influenced by factors such as building on well known flood plains. These datasets show areas where flooding has occurred in the past and left behind clay, sand, gravels and other indicators. The information should help planners and avoid high risk areas. Homeowners may be alerted to danger in order to plan for possible future events.