The title of the present article recalls a booklet written by the French geologist Marcel Roubault more than 40 years ago: Peut-on prévoir les catastrophes naturelles? (Can we predict the natural catastrophes?). Modern society is asking for definite answers and statements about this dramatic issue of the Third Millenium. In recent decades, the Old Continent was systematically hit by biblical floods and devastating hydrogeological phenomena, with tremendous effects in terms of the numbers of victims as well as financial losses. Some spontaneous questions arise. Are European governments and public opinion aware of the professional competences of hydraulic engineers? Is the European Community investing sufficient resources for the formation of qualified hydraulic engineers to cope with water issues in the Third Millennium?
Are hydrogeological catastrophes predictable? A short perspective on the implementation of the floods directive.
GISONNI, Corrado
2012
Abstract
The title of the present article recalls a booklet written by the French geologist Marcel Roubault more than 40 years ago: Peut-on prévoir les catastrophes naturelles? (Can we predict the natural catastrophes?). Modern society is asking for definite answers and statements about this dramatic issue of the Third Millenium. In recent decades, the Old Continent was systematically hit by biblical floods and devastating hydrogeological phenomena, with tremendous effects in terms of the numbers of victims as well as financial losses. Some spontaneous questions arise. Are European governments and public opinion aware of the professional competences of hydraulic engineers? Is the European Community investing sufficient resources for the formation of qualified hydraulic engineers to cope with water issues in the Third Millennium?I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
