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Water Resources in Slovakia: Part II

Climate Change, Drought and Floods

  • Provides new insights into the impact of climate change on water resources
  • Written by experts in the field
  • Appeals to environmental managers, scientists and policymakers

Part of the book series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry (HEC, volume 70)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources

    • M. Zeleňáková, M. Fendeková
    Pages 3-19
  3. Meteorological Drought Occurrence in Slovakia

    • L. Labudová, M. Turňa
    Pages 51-68
  4. Hydrological Drought Occurrence in Slovakia

    • M. Zeleňáková, T. Soľáková, P. Purcz, D. Simonová
    Pages 69-90
  5. Groundwater Drought Occurrence in Slovakia

    • Miriam Fendeková
    Pages 91-104
  6. Drought as Stress for Plants, Irrigation and Climatic Changes

    • Ľ. Jurík, T. Kaletová
    Pages 105-123
  7. Flood Risk of Municipalities in Upper Basins of Slovakia

    • Ľ. Solín, M. Sládeková Madajová
    Pages 173-193
  8. Mountain Watersheds, Torrents, and Torrent Control in Slovakia

    • M. Jakubis, M. Jakubisová
    Pages 195-222
  9. Water Distribution System in Building and Its Microbiological Contamination Minimization

    • D. Káposztásová, Z. Vranayová, P. Purcz
    Pages 251-267
  10. Decision Analysis Tool for Appropriate Water Source in Buildings

    • D. Káposztásová, Z. Vranayová
    Pages 269-284
  11. Hydrological and Hydraulic Aspects of the Revitalization of Wetlands: A Case Study in Slovakia

    • Andrej Šoltész, Lea Čubanová, Dana Baroková, Michaela Červeňanská
    Pages 287-305
  12. Sustainable Water Management in Buildings

    • S. Vilčeková, E. Krídlová Burdová, I. Selecká
    Pages 307-321
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 339-343

About this book

This book offers up-to-date information on the impact of climate change on water resources in Slovakia, the occurrence of drought and floods, hazards and protection methods. The topics covered include hydrological extremes, such as droughts and flood, in Slovakia; risk assessment and protection; sustainable management; and water management in buildings. The closing chapter provides general conclusions and recommendations for future research. It appeals to graduate students and researchers as well as to decision makers involved in planning future water resources in Slovakia.


Editors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt

    Abdelazim M. Negm

  • Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Košice, Kosice, Slovakia

    Martina Zeleňáková

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eBook USD 229.00
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Hardcover Book USD 299.99
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