Soils as Driver and Victim of Climate Change in Egypt
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Fig. 15 Distribution of the most deadly rainstorms in Egypt since 1947
4.5 History of Flooding Rainstorms in Egypt
Egypt normally receives relatively little rain, and the heaviest rainfall usually occurs
along the Mediterranean coast. Heavy rainfall from intense storms led to flooding in
parts of Egypt including the Sohag and Bani Suef in Upper Egypt, the Southern Sinai
and the Red Sea. Egypt has been experienced up to 120 deadly rainstorms since 1947
left behind about 4000 dead (unpublished data). The rainstorms events were more
frequently observed through the last decade especially in Sinai and eastern desert
(Fig. 15).
5 Conclusions
For a long time ago, it was believed that soils are innocent victim of the harsh
climate events which cause their deterioration and degradation. Recently, the growing
knowledge of climate change dilemma showed a close feedback circle with soil
environment.
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Fig. 15 Distribution of the most deadly rainstorms in Egypt since 1947
4.5 History of Flooding Rainstorms in Egypt
Egypt normally receives relatively little rain, and the heaviest rainfall usually occurs
along the Mediterranean coast. Heavy rainfall from intense storms led to flooding in
parts of Egypt including the Sohag and Bani Suef in Upper Egypt, the Southern Sinai
and the Red Sea. Egypt has been experienced up to 120 deadly rainstorms since 1947
left behind about 4000 dead (unpublished data). The rainstorms events were more
frequently observed through the last decade especially in Sinai and eastern desert
(Fig. 15).
5 Conclusions
For a long time ago, it was believed that soils are innocent victim of the harsh
climate events which cause their deterioration and degradation. Recently, the growing
knowledge of climate change dilemma showed a close feedback circle with soil
environment.