02369nam 2200649 a 450 991045954290332120200520144314.01-317-16492-X1-317-16491-11-282-96341-497866129634141-4094-1846-4(CKB)2670000000065879(EBL)647634(OCoLC)700706371(SSID)ssj0000483395(PQKBManifestationID)12141721(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000483395(PQKBWorkID)10528797(PQKB)10295710(MiAaPQ)EBC647634(Au-PeEL)EBL647634(CaPaEBR)ebr10438441(CaONFJC)MIL924896(EXLCZ)99267000000006587920100809d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrClumsy floodplains[electronic resource] responsive land policy for extreme floods /by Thomas HartmannFarnham, Surrey, England ;Burlington, Vt. Ashgatec20111 online resource (170 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4094-1845-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Contents; List of Figures; About the Author; Preface: A Passion for Floods; Structure of the Book; List of Abbreviations; 1 Clumsy Floodplains; 2 Coping with Extreme Floods; 3 Responsive Land Policy for LATER; Bibliography; IndexExtreme floods cause enormous damage in floodplains, which levees cannot prevent. It is hence vital for spatial planning to provide space for water retention in these areas. However, attempts to make the space for rivers to provide retention are generallyFloodplainsFloodplain managementStorm surgesFlood damage preventionElectronic books.Floodplains.Floodplain management.Storm surges.Flood damage prevention.363.34/936Hartmann Thomas1979-977945MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910459542903321Clumsy floodplains2227904UNINA