geomorphic hazards (Geography)

1. Climate impacts on the severity of natural hazards 2. Rainfall and catchments - Some rainfall is captured by soil and vegetation - Rainfall that is not captured enters the waterways 3. Catchment characteristics - Size and nature of the river - Vegetation in and around the river - Topography of adjacent floodplains - Downstream water levels 4. Types of flood - riverine flood - Flash flooding 5. Flood risk – rainfall 6. La Nina/ El Nino 7. Exam questions