Assessing Flood Risk in the U.S. - Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation Strategies
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a comprehensive panel discussion on flood risk assessment in the United States, featuring expert researchers presenting new estimates and discussing the potential impacts of sea level rise on critical infrastructure. Delve into the global implications of climate change on extreme sea level rise and learn about relocation strategies employed by some U.S. riverside communities to mitigate climate-driven flooding. Gain insights from Michelle Hummel, Oliver Wing, Michalis Vousdoukas, and Nicholas Pinter as they cover topics including flood plain maps, collaborative work, sea level rise impacts, technical solutions, and interchanges. Conclude with a summary and engage in a question-and-answer session to deepen your understanding of this critical environmental issue.
Syllabus
Introduction
Flood plain maps
Collaborative work
Michelle Hummel
Summary
Nikolas
Sea Level Rise
Impacts
Technical Solutions
Interchanges
Conclusion
Questions
Taught by
AGU
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