Floods can cause enormous devastation that has lasting social, psychological, economic and environmental impacts on a community. Flooding can also be a seasonal weather event that helps sustain life across many ecosystems.
This interview-led resource looks at: the causes and consequences of flooding; the 2005 flood event in Carlisle; the 2011 flood event in Queensland, Australia; the impact of climate change; and flood management and mitigation alternatives. The video meets engineers, including an environmental engineer, hydrologists, a senior advisor for emergency risk management, and the Chief Executive of the Carlisle City Council.
