Extreme environments. Flood
Description
With average temperatures rising globally, floods are becoming more frequent, and more prolonged, causing devastation to people, houses, agriculture and production. Flood Irrigation Planning and Flood Management Strategies are under review and water born diseases such as Cholera are increasing. Reviews the effects of floods, and measures being taken to prevent or combat these effects in Venice, Argentina, Bangladesh and The Netherlands.
Runtime
23 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2010
Database
Alexander Street
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