Product Description

Change will continue to be a major feature of UK hydrology in the future. This book provides an understanding of the changing hydrology of the UK and the international scene today and looks to the needs of the future.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #691870 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Review
Hydrology spans from the purest science to the most pplied technology. It draws together earth and life sciences; it constrains engineering and provokes social science. This text highlights the state of knowledge of key areas in European hydrology and will assist a new generation of students and research - Frank Law, President of British Hydrological Society

From the Back Cover
Water, and its movement through the hydrological cycle, are crucial to keeping our planet fit for life. There is probably more known about the hydrology of the UK than of any other country; UK policies and actions are at the fore of international attention. As the hydrology of the UK changes, the institutions responsible for policy, research and management have had to adapt to ensure that development of our water is carried out in an environmentally sustainable manner, balancing the direct needs of people with needs for a healthy environment.
The Hydrology of the UK: a study of change assesses the changing hydrology of the UK, focusing on key issues that affect the fundamental hydrological processes and have important implications for water resource management, flood risk and environmental quality. The book is divided into 3 sections: the opening section examines the causes of change to the hydrology of the UK, including the impact of climate change, land use, geomorphological change and dam constr