Frequency Analysis of Storm-Surge-Induced Flooding for the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China

Shanghai, as a coastal city, is vulnerable to various types of flooding. The floodwalls along the Huangpu River provide protection against typhoon-induced flooding. However, there is limited insight into the actual safety level of the flood defences in Shanghai, and recent failures have highlighted...

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Main Authors: Qian Ke, Sebastiaan N. Jonkman, Pieter H. A. J. M. van Gelder, Jeremy D. Bricker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/6/2/70