Torrential flow and geomorphological processes in the basin of Povoação (s. Miguel, Azores). The flash flood of 14th of December of 1996

Authors

  • Carlos Bateira Instituto de Geografia. Faculdade de Letras. Universidade do Porto.
  • João Resendes Licenciado em Geografia
  • Fernando Rebelo Instituto de Estudos Geográficos. Faculdade de Letras. Universidade de Coimbra.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-7723_5_1

Keywords:

Povoação, S. Miguel, Azores, flash floods.

Abstract

After an introduction about floods in the whole of Povoação basin (S. Miguel, Azares Islands), the Authors analyse physical and human factors of these floods and geomorphical processes associated, namely the ones occurred in the channels. The study of the floods of the 14th December 1996 has taken the Authors into a reflexion about prediction and prevention of flash floods.

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Published

1998-09-20

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