Flash floods versus river floods – a comparison of psychological impacts and implications for precautionary behaviour
<p>River floods are among the most damaging natural hazards that frequently occur in Germany. Flooding causes high economic losses and impacts many residents. In 2016, several southern German municipalities were hit by flash floods after unexpectedly severe heavy rainfall, while in 2013 widesp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2020-04-01
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Series: | Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences |
Online Access: | https://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/20/999/2020/nhess-20-999-2020.pdf |