Extreme rainfall events and associated natural hazards in Alaknanda valley, Indian Himalayan region

Journal of Mountain Science - Tập 3 Số 3 - Trang 228-236 - 2006
Varun Joshi1, Kireet Kumar2
1GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development Sikkim Unit, Gangtok, India
2GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, India

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