Produção Nacional
Factors Affecting Flood Disasters in Small Island Developing States and Potential Adaptation Measures: The Case of Funchal City, Portugal
2016; Wiley; Volume: 25; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/tqem.21458
ISSN1520-6483
AutoresHerlander Mata‐Lima, Andreilcy Alvino‐Borba, Roberto Aguiar, João Drumond,
Tópico(s)Climate change impacts on agriculture
ResumoThis work highlights the evolution of flood disasters and their impacts upon environmental and socioeconomic aspects both worldwide and in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in particular. For our research, we reviewed the stress factors affecting flood disasters and performed surveys of two focus groups in Funchal municipality on Madeira Island (Portugal). Our research identifies the main causes of the serious impacts that flash floods can have on Funchal city. These include: The occupation of floodplain areas, Canalization of water courses, Erosion and transport of soil from upstream hillslopes due to deforestation, and Intensive precipitation of long duration.
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