Past vs. modern flood risk: Impacts of rainfall, terrain and urban growth
A false sense of security can be dangerous. The "Safe Development Paradox" is a phenomenon in which flood-control infrastructure makes people feel safe, so communities subconsciously start building closer and closer to historically vulnerable lowlands.
A false sense of security can be dangerous. The "Safe Development Paradox" is a phenomenon in which flood-control infrastructure makes people feel safe, so communities subconsciously start building closer and closer to historically vulnerable lowlands. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.
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