Jolene Robinson

Professor Aguilar
GEOG 001
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Individual Hazard Hydrosphere Map Set
Global Flood Hazard Data

Caption:

Due to the increase in population and climate the flooding trend is expected to rise. River flooding is the
most common natural hazard worldwide. In addition, climate change may increase the frequency or
magnitude of flooding. Flooding is most harmful in developing countries because there are few resources
for flood protection. Differences in flood risk among regions reflect the balance between the magnitude of
the flood (hazard) and the number of people or the value of assets potentially affected by flooding
(exposure). Realizing the risk factors change over time geographically it is critical that one understands that
the spontaneous flooding can create future problems. In this map above, The high and extreme flooding is
located in in the red areas. There are quite a few areas such as Asia, Africa, South America and the bottom
parts of North America.
Regional Flood Hazard Data

Caption:

In this screenshot the main focal point is Asia. Asia in particular displays high levels of flooding.
Climate change plays a big role in these devastating consequences. Asia has the highest number of people
exposed to flooding from possible storm surge events, particularly in the People's Republic of China (PRC),
India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia(Delhi). The reasons for flooding in Asia is because of factors such as heavy
rains such as prolonged monsoons. When monsoons occur the flooding progresses quickly as river levels rise
very quickly. it is estimated that 9.6 million people are currently affected by the flooding in Southeast Asia,
with 5.3 million in Thailand alone(Torti.). The map displays very red areas in the southern parts.
Local Flood Hazard Data

Caption:

It is a regular occurrence for Thailand to experience flooding. Monsoon season is a major contributor to
these floods. The Southern parts displayed in red in the map above is where monsoon season begins in October
and ends in March. Thailand experiences both droughts and flooding. One attendee observed that, In Thailand,
we receive around 754,000 million m3 of rain per year(Maxwell). Thailand experiences some of the worst
floods in the world.
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India, Press Trust of. "Severe Climate Change Effect On Asia; India At High Risk Of Flooding: Study."
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Torti, Jacqueline. "Floods in Southeast Asia: A health priority." Journal of Global Health. Edinburgh
University Global Health Society, Dec. 2012. Web. 17 July 2017.

"Floods in Thailand." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 25 Jan. 2017. Web. 17 July 2017.