Phoebe Lewis

Nov 24, 2024 | dx.doi.org | Minna Saaristo |Christopher Johnstone |Phoebe Lewis |Simon sharp

IntroductionClick to copy section linkSection link copied!Anthropogenic climate change is increasing the frequency, duration and severity of extreme weather events, (1−4) prompting global concerns about flood-borne contaminant risks. (5,6) During 13–14 October 2022, up to 300 mm of rain fell in parts of Victoria, Australia (Figure 1). Due to prevailing wet conditions, rivers and catchments had limited capacity to absorb additional rainfall.