<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>A method for supporting an operational regional risk and vulnerability analysis for hydrological hazards is suggested and applied in the Island of Cyprus. The method aggregates the output of a hydrological flow model forced by observed temperatures and precipitations, with observed discharge data. A scheme supported by observed discharge is applied for model calibration. A comparison of different calibration schemes indicated that the same model parameters can be used for the entire country. In addition, it was demonstrated that, for operational purposes, it is sufficient to rely on a few stations. Model parameters were adjusted to account for land use and thus for vulnerability of elements at risk by comparing observed and simulated flow patterns, using all components of the hydrological model. The results can be used for regional risk and vulnerability analysis in order to increase the resilience of the affected population.</p></abstract>

A method for supporting an operational regional risk and vulnerability analysis for hydrological hazards is suggested and applied in the Island of Cyprus. The method aggregates the output of a hydrological flow model forced by observed temperatures and precipitations, with observed discharge data. A scheme supported by observed discharge is applied for model calibration. A comparison of different calibration schemes indicated that the same model parameters can be used for the entire country. In addition, it was demonstrated that, for operational purposes, it is sufficient to rely on a few stations. Model parameters were adjusted to account for land use and thus for vulnerability of elements at risk by comparing observed and simulated flow patterns, using all components of the hydrological model. The results can be used for regional risk and vulnerability analysis in order to increase the resilience of the affected population.

Regional Hazard Analysis For Use In Vulnerability And Risk Assessment

Democritus University, Department of Forestry and Management of the Environment and Natural Resources, Orestiada, Greece

Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering, Vienna, Austria

Quaestiones Geographicae

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A method for supporting an operational regional risk and vulnerability analysis for hydrological hazards is suggested and applied in the Island of Cyprus. The...

Regional Hazard Analysis For Use In Vulnerability And Risk Assessment

Published Online: Dec 30, 2015

Page range: 77 - 84

Received: Apr 11, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/quageo-2015-0026

Keywords
hazard analysis, operational analysis, risk assessment, vulnerability

© 2015 Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Regional Hazard Analysis For Use In Vulnerability And Risk Assessment

Published Online: Dec 30, 2015

Page range: 77 - 84

Received: Apr 11, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/quageo-2015-0026

Keywordshazard analysis, operational analysis, risk assessment, vulnerability

© 2015 Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
hazard analysis, operational analysis, risk assessment, vulnerability