Estimating injury and loss of life in floods: a deterministic framework.

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Penning-Rowsell, E., Floyd, P., Ramsbottom, D. and Surendran, S. 2005. Estimating injury and loss of life in floods: a deterministic framework. Natural Hazards. 36 (1-2), pp. 43-64. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-004-4538-7
TypeArticle
TitleEstimating injury and loss of life in floods: a deterministic framework.
AuthorsPenning-Rowsell, E., Floyd, P., Ramsbottom, D. and Surendran, S.
Abstract

Research developing a model of loss of life in floods, complementing Abt's classic 1989 US Corps of Engineers' flume studies. The research developed the equation LoL = X * Vn.Y, where X = population exposed, V = water velocity and Y = flood depth. Calibrated against 3 major UK floods.

Research GroupFlood Hazard Research Centre
JournalNatural Hazards
ISSN0921-030X
Publication dates
Print10 Jul 2005
Publication process dates
Deposited30 Oct 2008
Output statusPublished
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-004-4538-7
LanguageEnglish
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