Glossary F
Deutsch: Flotte / Español: Flota / Português: Frota / Français: Flotte / Italiano: Flotta
Fleet in an environmental context refers to a group of vehicles or vessels operated by a single organization or under a common ownership, particularly in terms of their impact on the environment and the strategies to manage this impact.
Deutsch: Schwarm / Español: bandada / Português: bando / Français: volée / Italiano: stormo
Flock in the environmental context refers to a group of birds that have gathered or are traveling together. This social Behavior is common in many bird species and plays significant roles in their survival and ecological interactions.
A Flood is an overflow of water onto lands that are used or usable by man and not normally covered by water.
Deutsch: Hochwassersperre / Español: Barrera contra inundaciones / Português: Barreira de cheia / Français: Barrière anti-inondation / Italiano: Barriera anti-alluvione
A Flood Barrier is a critical infrastructure component designed to mitigate the devastating impacts of flooding in vulnerable regions. These systems are engineered to protect communities, ecosystems, and economic assets from rising water levels caused by storms, heavy rainfall, or tidal surges. Their implementation is increasingly prioritized as climate change intensifies extreme weather events globally.
Deutsch: Hochwasserschutz / Español: Control de Inundaciones / Português: Controle de Inundações / Français: Contrôle des Inondations / Italiano: Controllo delle Alluvioni
Flood control refers to the methods and systems designed to mitigate the impact of flooding on human settlements, infrastructure, and natural ecosystems. As climate change intensifies extreme weather events, effective flood management has become a critical component of environmental planning and disaster risk reduction. This article explores the principles, techniques, and challenges associated with flood control measures worldwide.
Deutsch: Hochwasserschutzdamm / Español: Dique de contención / Português: Banco de proteção contra inundações / Français: Digue anti-inondation / Italiano: Argine anti-inondazione
Floodbank in the environmental context refers to an embankment or raised structure built alongside rivers, streams, or coastal areas to prevent flooding of the adjacent land. Floodbanks are part of flood management systems designed to protect homes, agricultural areas, and infrastructure from the damaging impacts of floodwaters.