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Geomorphology and changing flood risk in the UK

Flooding remains the UK’s most significant natural hazard. This report sets out an approach to flood risk assessment based upon an understanding of past and future river dynamics.

Geomorphology and changing flood risk in the UK

March 2012

Flooding remains the UK’s most significant natural hazard. This report sets out an approach to flood risk assessment based upon an understanding of past and future river dynamics. The report also examines methods to extend UK flood records highlighting how recent damaging flood events are not unprecedented.