Hydrological extremes and security

Economic losses caused by hydrological extremes – floods and droughts – have been on the rise. Hydrological extremes jeopardize human security and impact on societal livelihood and welfare. Security can be generally understood as freedom from threat and the ability of societies to maintain their ind...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Z. W. Kundzewicz, P. Matczak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-04-01
Series:Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Online Access:https://www.proc-iahs.net/366/44/2015/piahs-366-44-2015.pdf