The fraction of the global population at risk of floods is growing

Brenden Jongman ()

Nature, 2021, vol. 596, issue 7870, 37-38

Abstract: Satellite imaging combined with population data shows that, globally, the number of people living in flood-prone areas is growing faster than is the number living on higher ground — greatly increasing the potential impact of floods.

Keywords: Climate sciences; Environmental sciences; Hydrology; Geography (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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