Floods in built-up areas are among the most catastrophic natural hazards mainly due to the high value properties existing in these areas. The most vulnerable areas are the riverine areas with mild terrain which are often encountered in the coastal zone. Due to the mild terrain and the...

Recent destructive earthquakes have clearly shown that near-surface geological conditions play a major role in the level of ground shaking in urban areas. In Canada, Montreal is ranked second for seismic risk after Vancouver considering its population and regional seismic hazard. The city is...

The present compartmentalization layout within the river polders in the Dutch Rhine–Meuse delta is the result of abandonment and partial removal of secondary dikes and the construction of modern infrastructure embankments. These structures will guide the flow of water in case the polder would...