The value of historical documents for hazard zone mapping
The assessment of historical data of small mountain torrents in Alpine catchment areas has shown a significant difference between the results of a regular hazard zone mapping and a thorough historical analysis. The Gemsbach in the Ostrach valley near Hinterstein (Municipality of Hindelang, southern...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2004-01-01
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Series: | Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences |
Online Access: | http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/4/599/2004/nhess-4-599-2004.pdf |