The Great Tunisian Flood

Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract

In the autumn of 1969, unusual meteorological conditions over Europe and northern Africa caused an enormous persistent desert storm in Tunisia and eastern Algeria. Poorly developed drainage patterns and gypsum-encrusted surfaces of these desert regions intensified effects of the storm and contributed to the heavy loss of life and property. Destruction of Roman bridges suggests that such storms may have recurrence probabilities of several thousands of years. The event also suggests that, although desert storms are less frequent than those of temperate regions, they can be similar in magnitude.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title The Great Tunisian Flood
Series title Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
Volume 1
Issue 1
Year Published 1973
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Description 4 p.
First page 121
Last page 124
Country Algeria, Tunisia
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Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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