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News Release 17-042
New tool could help predict, prevent surging waters in flood plains
Developed for China's Yellow River, analytic formula could also enhance sustainability of eroding coastlines worldwide
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View from the scientists' research vessel on the Yellow River in China.
Credit: Jeffrey Nittrouer
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Researchers' view of the famous Yellow River as it courses along.
Credit: Jeffrey Nittrouer
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Fishing boat on the Yellow River; the boats often become scientific "vessels of opportunity."
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Yellow River flood waters during the water and sediment regulation season aimed at clearing sediment.
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A farm home located on the Yellow River's banks. More than 80 million people live on the floodplain.
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An instrument about to be lowered into the Yellow River to collect a water and sediment sample.
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