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Not Higher But More Often: News & Views by KHALIL UR REHMAN is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Floods in the central United States have become more frequent but not larger, despite increased heavy precipitation globally. An analysis using a peaks-over-threshold approach shows a significant rise in flood frequency, contrasting with traditional annual peak discharge records that indicate no strong trends. Understanding these trends is crucial for effective flood hazard mitigation and adaptation strategies.
- Author
- KHALIL UR REHMAN
- Language
- EN