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1. The influence of spatial variations in rain intensity for cloudburst modelling : a case study of the Gävle cloudburst
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : With an intensification of heavy rain events in a changing climate and a rapid urbanization the risk for pluvial flooding is increasing in our societies. Pluvial flooding, which is formed when the rainfall rate exceeds the infiltration or drainage rate, can occur rapidly and cause great damages, large economic losses and possibly risk human lives. READ MORE
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2. Spatial assessment of NDVI as an indicator of desertification in Ethiopia using remote sensing and GIS
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Desertification is a serious environmental and socio-economic problem occurring at global, regional and local scale. According to Article 1(a) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), define the term “desertification” means “land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid (dry lands) areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities”. READ MORE