The changing rainfall-runoff dynamics and sediment response of small mountainous rivers in Taiwan under a warming climate
Journal
IAHS-AISH Publication
Journal Volume
349
Pages
114-129
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
Abstract
A warming climate increases tropical cyclone intensity, causing more intense rainfall. This creates problems for soil and water conservation and management, particularly for countries in the western tropical-subtropical Pacific region, where cyclones (typhoons) frequently occur. Taiwan is located on a typhoon track and frequently suffers from devastating floods and landslides generated by typhoons. Here we present qualitative and quantitative evidence from Taiwan for the changing characteristics of rainfall-runoff patterns and the associated geomorphic response under a changing climate. We speculate regarding the impact of global warming on the hydrological cycle and associated processes and the threats posed to the inhabitants of the mountainous island of Taiwan. Copyright © 2011 IAHS Press.
Subjects
Erosion; Landslides; Rainfall; Runoff; Sediment yield; Taiwan; Typhoon
SDGs
Other Subjects
Changing climate; Geomorphic response; Hydrological cycles; Rainfall runoff; Sediment yields; Small mountainous rivers; Soil and water conservation; Taiwan; Tropical cyclone intensity; Warming climate; Erosion; Global warming; Hurricanes; Landslides; Rain; Runoff; Sedimentology; Storms; Water conservation; Watersheds; Sediments; global warming; landslide; mountain region; quantitative analysis; rainfall-runoff modeling; sediment transport; sediment yield; soil conservation; tropical cyclone; typhoon; Taiwan
Type
conference paper