Essays about: "Kosi River"

Found 2 essays containing the words Kosi River.

1. 1. Conditional cooperation for mitigating effects of climate change in rural Nepal

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Björn Synneby; [2016-11-16]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Due to the climate warming effects the glacier lakes of the Khumbu has started to form and grow in size and the natural moraine dams give poor support to the expanding lakes. In order to find out how much the sherpa people wants to contribute to build the safety measures that can protect them from the effects of a glacier lake outburst flood this paper investigates their willingness to contribute with work time. READ MORE

3. 2. Kosi River - Hydrologic analysis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : Alexander Aronsson; Maria Piculell; [2011]
   Keywords : Kosi River; hydrology; flood management; Bihar; avulsive; alluvial fan; GIS; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The Kosi River, called “the Sorrow of Bihar”, lies in Nepal and northern India, where it has caused devastating floods throughout the years. The river is known for its dynamic flows and high sediment load, leading to one of the largest alluvial fans in the world as well as avulsive shifting. READ MORE