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    Application of a model to the evaluation of flood damage

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    Authors
    Luino, F.
    Cirio, C.
    Biddoccu, M.
    Agangi, Andrea
    Giulietto, W.
    Godone, F.
    Nigrelli, G.
    Date
    2009
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Luino, F. and Cirio, C. and Biddoccu, M. and Agangi, A. and Giulietto, W. and Godone, F. and Nigrelli, G. 2009. Application of a model to the evaluation of flood damage. GeoInformatica. 13 (3): pp. 339-353.
    Source Title
    GeoInformatica
    DOI
    10.1007/s10707-008-0070-3
    ISSN
    1384-6175
    School
    Department of Applied Geology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/14657
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This paper presents the initial results of a common methodology for the evaluation of damage produced by a flood. A model has been developed for flood damage estimation based on a geographic information system (GIS). It could be used by land administration bodies and insurance companies to manage flood-related damage data. The model simulates flood scenarios and evaluates expected economic losses from the impact of floodwaters on exposed elements, through the application of a computational model elaborated by GIS. During the development of the model, the Boesio Stream, a small watercourse flowing into Lake Maggiore (Lombardy, northern Italy) which was recently affected by a flash flood, was used as case study to test and calibrate the methodology. The method could be used either as a forecasting tool to define event scenarios, utilizing data from events simulated with a hydraulic model, or for real-time damage assessment after a disaster. The approach is suitable to large-area damage assessment and could be appropriate for land use planning, civil protection and risk mitigation. © Springer Science + Business Media, LLC 2008.

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