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This paper examines how socio-environmental changes and land use changes relate to increasing flood risks in Santiago de Chile, a rapidly growing megacity of about 6 million inhabitants. The paper finds that: 1) Anthropogenic land use changes, such as urbanization, have increased surface water runoff and exposure of residents to flood hazards. 2) Both poorer and wealthier households are exposed to flood risks as wealthier households are attracted to live in attractive but high-risk areas near the Andean f

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ConsBiskupovic

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