The changing rainfall-runoff dynamics and sediment response of small mountainous rivers in Taiwan under a warming climate

Shuh Ji Kao; J. C. Huang; T. Y. Lee; C. C. Liu; D. E. Walling

The changing rainfall-runoff dynamics and sediment response of small mountainous rivers in Taiwan under a warming climate

Shuh Ji Kao^*
, J. C. Huang
, T. Y. Lee
, C. C. Liu
, D. E. Walling

^*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins
Pages	114-129
Number of pages	16
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes
Event	Workshop on Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins - Hyderabad, India Duration: 2009 Sept 7 → 2009 Sept 11

Publication series

Name	IAHS-AISH Publication
Volume	349
ISSN (Print)	0144-7815

Conference

Conference	Workshop on Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins
Country/Territory	India
City	Hyderabad
Period	2009/09/07 → 2009/09/11

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Erosion
Landslides
Rainfall
Runoff
Sediment yield
Taiwan
Typhoon

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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The changing rainfall-runoff dynamics and sediment response of small mountainous rivers in Taiwan under a warming climate. / Kao, Shuh Ji; Huang, J. C.; Lee, T. Y. et al.
Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins. 2011. p. 114-129 (IAHS-AISH Publication; Vol. 349).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Kao, SJ, Huang, JC, Lee, TY, Liu, CC & Walling, DE 2011, The changing rainfall-runoff dynamics and sediment response of small mountainous rivers in Taiwan under a warming climate. in Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins. IAHS-AISH Publication, vol. 349, pp. 114-129, Workshop on Sediment Problems and Sediment Management in Asian River Basins, Hyderabad, India, 2009/09/07.

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