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Identifikátory DOI

DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-087-0-0147

FLOOD EXPOSURE OF SLOVAK BIOSPHERE RESERVES

Adam Čaplák1, Henrich Grežo1
1 Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, 949 74 Nitra, Slovakia

Biosphere reserves represent unique UNESCO model areas that integrate biodiversity conservation with sustainable socio-economic development. Given the expected increase in the frequency of flash floods caused by extreme manifestations of climate change, it is necessary to assess their impact on these areas. The aim of the study was to determine the extent of flooding in Slovak biosphere reserves (Slovak Karst, Poľana, Tatras, Eastern Carpathians) based on flood hazard maps of the Slovak Water Management Enterprise for average return periods of 10, 100 and 1 000 years. The methodological approach was based on delineating reserve boundaries, extracting flood lines, and calculating the inundated area. The results showed significant differences between the reserves. The study highlights the need for more detailed research on flood risks in biosphere reserves and their integration into area management.

Klíčová slova: Biosphere reserve, flood, extent

stránky: 147-150, Publikováno: 2026, online: 2026



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