Worst Floods in UK History
Discover the worst floods in UK history — from devastating storm surges to deadly river overflows. Learn about the causes, impact, and legacy of Britain’s most catastrophic flooding events.
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The Worst River Floods in U.S. History
Discover the worst river floods in U.S. history—from the Great Mississippi Flood to Hurricane Harvey—and how they reshaped American landscapes and lives.
When Rivers Rebelled: The Worst Floods in Human History
When rivers rise in fury, they don’t just flood cities — they erase civilizations. Discover history’s deadliest and most haunting floods.
Understanding River Regimes
Explore the different types of river regimes, their causes, and impacts on ecosystems, floods and human activities.
The discharge: measuring the water flowing in the river
The discharge of a stream is the volume of water that flows past a given point in a unit of time. Usually, we measure the world rivers by its discharge to the sea.
Negative Impacts of River Regulation
River regulation alters natural flow for flood control, navigation, or irrigation—but often causes severe ecological and geomorphic harm.
How to Prevent Floods While Preserving Nature’s Balance
We can’t fully prevent floods, but we can adapt. True flood protection blends technical solutions with ecological approaches.
River Flooding Isn’t a Disaster—It’s Nature Doing Its Job
Floods have ravaged homes, lives, and landscapes—but what causes rivers to overflow, and what’s the real story behind these disasters? In recent years, we’ve witnessed devastating images of destruction caused by floods—entire neighborhoods submerged, homes swept away, lives lost.In this context, we’re talking specifically about …
Floods are acts of God, but flood losses are largely acts of man
Preserved floodplains are best natural protection of the flood losses.
Middle Danube – heart of the European wilderness
The Middle Danube, shared by Croatia, Hungary, and Serbia, is one of Europe’s last preserved river corridors, showcasing a wild, untouched nature and rich cultural history.