Environmental Science
3 years ago

New study reveals devastating economic losses from floods in Crete.

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Global NEST Journal
Estimating flood inundation and the consequent economic losses in the Koiliaris river basin in Crete, Greece
A-E Vozinaki, Nektarios N. Kourgialas, George P. Karatzas

Paper Summary

Local communities in Crete, Greece, face significant economic losses from floods. A study used a computer model to estimate flood extent, water depth, and duration in the Koiliaris River Basin. By analyzing land use, the model identified flood-prone areas and calculated potential economic losses from flooding.

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