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: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2021
Publisher: IGI Global

Soil erosion and torrential floods, as destructive processes, hold significant implications for the economy, society, and environment. The severity of torrential floods lies in their sudden occurrence and high intensity, making defense against them complex and demanding. Despite substantial research, there remains much to be discovered about soil erosion and torrential floods prevention, management, legislation, practices, and solutions worldwide. A better understanding of various prevention and management developments on soil erosion and torrential floods across different contexts is crucial 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 opportunities for their prevention, management, and control. It emphasizes the importance of adopting best practices in soil erosion and torrential flood prevention and management to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration. The book covers a range of topics, including dam maintenance, wind erosion, and natural disasters. It serves as a valuable 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.

By addressing the issues of soil erosion and torrential floods, this book contributes to the development of effective strategies and solutions for mitigating their impacts and promoting sustainable development. It provides valuable insights into the latest research, technologies, and practices, enabling professionals and stakeholders to make informed decisions and take action to protect the environment and communities from the devastating effects of these natural disasters.

Dimension: 279 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781799884606