Prevention and Management of Soil Erosion and Torrential Floods

Soil erosion and torrential floods are destructive processes with serious implications on the economy, society, and environment. A better understanding of prevention and management developments is needed to assess their impact on sustainability, especially in the changed climate conditions. Prevention and Management of Soil Erosion and Torrential Floods is a comprehensive resource for environmentalists, engineers, policymakers, and researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2021
Publisher: IGI Global

Soil erosion and torrential floods, as destructive processes, have profound implications on the economy, society, and environment. The severity of torrential floods lies in their sudden occurrence and high intensity, making the defense against them complex and demanding. Despite significant advancements in understanding soil erosion and torrential floods, there remains a vast gap in knowledge about prevention, management, legislation, practices, and solutions worldwide. Consequently, a deeper understanding of various prevention and management developments on soil erosion and torrential floods across different contexts is essential to assess their impact on sustainability, particularly in the context of changing climate conditions.

Prevention and Management of Soil Erosion and Torrential Floods delves into the challenges of erosion and torrential floods and explores avenues for their prevention, management, and control. It emphasizes the significance of implementing effective prevention and management practices for soil erosion and torrential floods, fostering knowledge exchange and best practices. The book covers a range of topics, including dam maintenance, wind erosion, and natural disasters, making it an invaluable resource for environmentalists, environmental engineers, crisis response specialists, policymakers, government officials, academics, students, experts, practitioners, and researchers in the fields of soil erosion, torrential flood, environmental protection, sustainable development, engineering, and management.

Understanding soil erosion and torrential floods is crucial for mitigating their detrimental effects on the economy, society, and environment. By promoting knowledge exchange and best practices, we can enhance our ability to prevent, manage, and control these processes, ensuring a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Weight: 633g
Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781799884590