Paradox of Peak Flows in a Changing Climate
Publication: Journal of Hydrologic Engineering
Volume 19, Issue 9
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Journal of Hydrologic Engineering
Volume 19 • Issue 9 • September 2014
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Received: Apr 23, 2014
Accepted: Jul 8, 2014
Published online: Jul 22, 2014
Published in print: Sep 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Dec 22, 2014
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