Abstract
Major flood events with substantial damages are observed across the United States every year. Climate change and variability affect the magnitude and the frequency of these events. Nowadays extreme meteorological events are more destructive and more frequent. In 2008, for instance, much of central and eastern Iowa was affected by a 500-year flood, which was classified as the worst in the history of the region [45]. Many other similar events have occurred in the United States and around the world. The recent major flood in Pakistan in 2010 is another example. It is therefore important to develop an accurate and clear understanding of the dynamics of extreme hydrological events.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Engineering Hydrology |
Subtitle of host publication | Fundamentals and Applications |
Pages | 515-530 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781466552449 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |