Understanding floods
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OverviewRead why the report was prepared.
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Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) PanelRead about the Working Group and a Review Group vital to this report.
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IntroductionRead about flooding in Australia and what can be done to reduce the risk.
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What is a flood?Read a detailed description.
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What factors contribute to floods?Read about rainfall, catchments and river characteristics.
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What are the consequences of floods?Find out about the social, financial and environmental impacts of floods.
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How do we forecast floods?Read about weather, seasonal, river level and flood extent forecasting.
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How do we communicate and warn about floods?Improving our warning systems could reduce losses from floods.
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How do we estimate the chance of a flood occurring?What is the probability of experiencing a given size flood once or more in a lifetime?
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How do we manage flood risks?Find out about floodplain management and flood modification measures that help to reduce risk.
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What does the future look like?
Read about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the impacts of flooding.
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Take the floods quizTest your knowledge.
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GlossaryA summary of key flood terms and definitions.
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Be flood preparedSome helpful resources on how to prepare and plan for floods.
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References, links and further readingSee the list for more information.
