TY - GEN
T1 - The changing rainfall-runoff dynamics and sediment response of small mountainous rivers in Taiwan under a warming climate
AU - Kao, Shuh Ji
AU - Huang, J. C.
AU - Lee, T. Y.
AU - Liu, C. C.
AU - Walling, D. E.
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84860557066
SN - 9781907161247
T3 - IAHS-AISH Publication
SP - 114
EP - 129
BT - Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins
T2 - Workshop on Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins
Y2 - 7 September 2009 through 11 September 2009
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