risk of coatsal flooding Flashcards
1
Q
what local factors effect flooding?
A
height
degree of subsidence
vegetation
2
Q
what are 3 hydrometeorlogical events that effects flooding?
A
storm surges
tropical cyclones
depressions (area of low pressure)
3
Q
climate change on increasing flood risk?
A
cause increase in extreme weather as well as frequency and magnitude of storms contributing to sea level rise
