Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
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Articles | Volume 26, issue 10
Articles | Volume 26, issue 10
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-5073-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-5073-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 26, issue 10
Review article
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16 Oct 2026
Review article |  | 16 Oct 2026

Review article: Mountain flash floods: from hazard formation to disaster risk reduction pathways

Zhenghang Chen, Meili Feng, Matthew F. Johnson, Nigel Wright, Ying Weng, Faith Ka Shun Chan, and Feng Wu

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Mountain flash floods pose growing risks as climate and landscapes change. We reviewed 1,967 studies from 2000 to 2025 and found research concentrated in Europe and Asia. Rainfall and local conditions shape floods, while their impacts depend on where people live and their ability to respond. We propose combining warnings, planning, engineering and natural protection in a flexible approach to prevent new risks, reduce existing risks and manage those that remain.
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