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Term

flood control

Term

The management of water resources through construction of dams, reservoirs, embankments, etc. to avoid floods.

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EEA Glossary

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Definition source publication

United Nations. Internationally agreed glossary of basic terms related to disaster management.

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Definition source URL

http://www.unisdr.org/unisdr/glossaire.htm

Organisation

Organisation full name

United Nations

Subjects

Long definition

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