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https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-8-237-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/gc-8-237-2025
Research article
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01 Oct 2025
Research article |  | 01 Oct 2025

The value of visualization in improving compound flood hazard communication: a complementary perspective through a Euclidean geometry lens

Soheil Radfar, Georgios Boumis, Hamed R. Moftakhari, Wanyun Shao, Larisa Lee, and Alison N. Rellinger

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Our study presents a method to visualize how variations in the relationship of flood drivers like discharge and surge evolve over time. This method simplifies complex relationships, making it easier to understand evolving flood risks, especially as climate change increases these threats. By surveying a diverse group, we found that this visual approach could improve communication between scientists and non-experts, helping communities better prepare for compound flooding in a changing climate.
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