A Citizen-Contributed GIS Approach for Evaluating the Impacts of Land Use on Hurricane-Harvey-Induced Flooding in Houston Area

A Citizen-Contributed GIS Approach for Evaluating the Impacts of Land Use on Hurricane-Harvey-Induced Flooding in Houston Area

Hurricane Harvey (2017) caused widespread flash flooding by extremely heavy rainfall and resulted in tremendous damage, including 82 fatalities and huge economic loss in the Houston, Texas area. To reduce hazards, loss, and to improve urban resilience, it is important to understand the factors that...

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Main Authors: Di Yang, Anni Yang, Han Qiu, Yao Zhou, Hannah Herrero, Chiung-Shiuan Fu, Qiang Yu, Jingyin Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Land
Subjects:
land use
Hurricane Harvey
flooding
citizen science
spatial model
Houston
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/8/2/25

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