Flood Management : Larsen and Keller Education : 9781641720724 : 21 Jun 2019 : Flood is a natural hazard that occurs due to an overflow of water from rivers, oceans or lakes, or due to the accumulation of rainwater on saturated ground. It can potentially lead to a loss of life, cause damage to buildings and other infrastructure, damage power generation and transmission, cause diseases due to release of sewage, etc. Detection of flood can occur through remote sensing and Synthetic Aperture Radar images. Various flood control strategies can be implemented for managing these effects. Planting vegetation, terracing hillsides, constructing levees, dams, floodways, retention ponds, etc. are some ways to manage floods. This textbook is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of flood management. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this field, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. This book, with it