Concept information

hydrosphere > hydrologic cycle > flood > flood hazard

Preferred term

flood hazard  

Definition

  • combination of the probability of flooding and corresponding exposure characteristics such as flood depth, velocity, duration, rise rate, period of occurrence and water quality

Broader concept

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): Combination of the probability of flooding and the corresponding exposure characteristics like flood depth, velocity, duration, rise rate, period of occurrence and water quality

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15171

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