Flood Risk in the Upper Vistula Basin, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 GeoPlanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences Series

This pioneering book addresses the entirety of river flooding issues in the Upper Vistula Basin, where considerable flood generation potential exists. It analyses the factors influencing flood risk, investigates variations in observation records and discusses projections for the future and adaptation to changing risk. It serves the general interest in understanding the floods that cause massive destruction in Europe, with dozens of fatalities and tremendous material damages. This interdisciplinary book, which covers aspects of climatology, geomorphology, hydrology, and water and flood risk management, unveils the complexity of the current situation. Access to reliable and accurate information can help solve important practical problems related to flood risk reduction strategies, and is at the core of the EU Floods Directive. As such, the book offers a valuable resource for scientists, educators and practitioners involved in water management, natural disaster reduction and adaptation to climate change.

Multidisciplinary work on the entirety of flood issues in the Lower Vistula Basin

Covers climatology, geomorphology, hydrology and management aspects

Considers multiple factors influencing flood risk

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras