Abstract
A warming climate increases tropical cyclone intensity, causing more intense rainfall. This creates problems for soil and water conservation and management, particularly for countries in the western tropical-subtropical Pacific region, where cyclones (typhoons) frequently occur. Taiwan is located on a typhoon track and frequently suffers from devastating floods and landslides generated by typhoons. Here we present qualitative and quantitative evidence from Taiwan for the changing characteristics of rainfall-runoff patterns and the associated geomorphic response under a changing climate. We speculate regarding the impact of global warming on the hydrological cycle and associated processes and the threats posed to the inhabitants of the mountainous island of Taiwan.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins |
| Pages | 114-129 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Event | Workshop on Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins - Hyderabad, India Duration: 2009 Sept 7 → 2009 Sept 11 |
Publication series
| Name | IAHS-AISH Publication |
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| Volume | 349 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0144-7815 |
Other
| Other | Workshop on Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins |
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| Country/Territory | India |
| City | Hyderabad |
| Period | 09-09-07 → 09-09-11 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences
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