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Future flooding and coastal erosion risks

Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Thomas Telford London 2007Description: xiv, 514p. ill 30cmISBN:
  • 9780727734495
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 627.4 $2 18
Partial contents:
Introduction -- Drivers of flood risk -- Assessment of drivers and risks -- Coastal erosion drivers and risks -- Responses to future flood and coastal erosion risks -- Ass essment of flood risk responses -- Sustainability and governance -- Synthesis.
Summary: Presents the research base behind the Foresight Project of Flood and Coastal Defence. Studies the factors that affect flood risk at the national scale in the UK. Considers the implications for the future of UK flood risk management and governance. Forecasts the manner in which flooding and coastal erosion risks may increase during the 21st century due to climate change and socio-economic development in the UK. Presents an examination of the integrated measures necessary to manage future increases in risk, through sustainable methods.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book London Folio F627.4 FUT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30074166

Introduction -- Drivers of flood risk -- Assessment of drivers and risks -- Coastal erosion drivers and risks -- Responses to future flood and coastal erosion risks -- Ass essment of flood risk responses -- Sustainability and governance -- Synthesis.

Presents the research base behind the Foresight Project of Flood and Coastal Defence. Studies the factors that affect flood risk at the national scale in the UK. Considers the implications for the future of UK flood risk management and governance. Forecasts the manner in which flooding and coastal erosion risks may increase during the 21st century due to climate change and socio-economic development in the UK. Presents an examination of the integrated measures necessary to manage future increases in risk, through sustainable methods.