Flooding in Australia - yet another review.
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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 01/10/85Description: 43pReport number: PREPRINT-3Subject: In this paper, we attempt to set the scene in relation to flooding in australia. At the outset, the world flood picture is described from a hydrologic point of view and Australia's place in it. Details of Australian floods then follow. These are related to the efforts made in Australia to carry out flood modification by direct or indirect methods and towards flood prediction, including flood plain mapping. Next, available hydrologic techniques and data needs are discussed. The paper concludes with some comments on issues relating to flood plain management .550.
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In this paper, we attempt to set the scene in relation to flooding in australia. At the outset, the world flood picture is described from a hydrologic point of view and Australia's place in it. Details of Australian floods then follow. These are related to the efforts made in Australia to carry out flood modification by direct or indirect methods and towards flood prediction, including flood plain mapping. Next, available hydrologic techniques and data needs are discussed. The paper concludes with some comments on issues relating to flood plain management .550.
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