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How the failure of two dams amplified the Derna Flood tragedy

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A new study reveals that the 2023 flood in Derna , Libya , was not merely the result of extreme rainfall but was drastically intensified by a major design shortcoming and its resulting collapse of two embankment dams.

The findings highlight the urgent need for improved flood mitigation strategies, especially in dryland regions where high uncertainty in risk analysis and vulnerable infrastructure pose an ever-growing threat.

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89

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92

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13

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formal

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English

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76

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long-living

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