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Human Responses to Flood Risk

Human Responses to Flood Risk. Flood frequency – how often will it happen?. How many people are affected? What value of damage is caused?. Human Responses. Acceptance Restrict developments on flood plains Accept flooding is an occasional natural hazard Let it happen!. Build Embankments

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Human Responses to Flood Risk

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  1. Human Responses to Flood Risk Flood frequency – how often will it happen?

  2. How many people are affected? What value of damage is caused?

  3. Human Responses Acceptance Restrict developments on flood plains Accept flooding is an occasional natural hazard Let it happen!

  4. Build Embankments Strengthen natural levees.

  5. Afforestation : Plant more trees.

  6. Flood Control Dam. Hold back rainwater and release it slowly.

  7. Dredge and straighten river channels

  8. Improve bridge designs Arches get blocked and add to flood risk if the break.

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