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La Houille Blanche
Numéro 2, Avril 2007
150e anniversaire des crues de 1856
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| Page(s) | 44 - 51 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/lhb:2007016 | |
| Publié en ligne | 15 mai 2007 | |
Les inondations de mai-juin 1856 en France : dommages et conséquences
The 1856 flood in France: damages and consequences
ACTHYS-Diffusion, 253 chemin de Plate-Rousset 38 330 Biviers
Auteur de correspondance : denis.coeur@wanadoo.fr
Abstract
The may-june 1856 floods have been catastrophic on the Loire and Rhône basins and in a lower measure also on Garonne and Seine Basins. Human losses have been insignificant. On the other hand urban areas, infrastructures and also agriculture have been strongly affected. A general losses board is presented. Concerning prevention, 1856 flood initiated a large public works program to protect fluvial towns (28th mai 1858 law). This event prepared also development of local floods warning system along french rivers.
Key words: 150e anniversaire des crues de 1856
© Société Hydrotechnique de France, 2007