Evaluating extreme flood characteristics of small mountainous basins of the Black Sea coastal area, Northern Caucasus

The probability of heavy rains and river floods is expected to increase with time in the Northern Caucasus region. Densely populated areas in the valleys of small mountainous watersheds already frequently suffer from catastrophic peak floods caused by intense rains at higher elevations. This stud...

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Main Authors: L. S. Lebedeva, O. M. Semenova, T. A. Vinogradova, M. N. Kruchin, N. V. Volkova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-06-01
Series:Proceedings of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences
Online Access:https://www.proc-iahs.net/370/161/2015/piahs-370-161-2015.pdf