The perception of floods: Learning experiences in the Costa Brava

Authors

  • David Saurí
  • Anna Ribas
  • Alejandro Lara
  • David Pavón
Keywords: social perception, hazard management, floods, public participation, Costa Brava

Abstract

Taking as an example three study cases in the Costa Brava area, this paper examines through surveys and interviews the perception of floods among residents living in hazardous areas. perception is then related to vulnerability, flood management, and citizens preferen- ces regarding alternatives to curb flood losses in the future. The study concludes that flood awareness and the willingness to take actions regarding this hazard is clearly related to the degree of social involvement with the affairs of the local community.

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Saurí, D., Ribas, A., Lara, A., & Pavón, D. (2010). The perception of floods: Learning experiences in the Costa Brava. Geography Papers, (51-52), 269–278. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/geografia/article/view/114571
Issue
No. 51-52 (2010)
Section
Articles

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