Flooding in Bangladesh. Causes, impacts and management
Description
Tailor-made to fit UK specifications, this resource was filmed in Bangladesh and emphasizes contemporary thinking about hazard events. The personal accounts of those living on Bangladesh's char lands help explain the physical and human causes of flooding, including the local and regional factors as well as the effect of climate change. The DVD also provides examples of a range of creative flood management strategies and NGO projects, providing case-studies of both hard and soft engineering.
Runtime
38 min
Subjects
- Natural disasters (84)
- Climatic changes (510)
- Flood damage prevention (4)
- Storm surges (1)
- Flood control (11)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2010
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?ENVV;2755222
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