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Huang He floods, series of devastating floods (1887, 1931, 1938) in China caused by the overflowing of the Huang He (Yellow River), the country’s second longest river. These three floods collectively killed millions and are considered to be the three deadliest floods in history.
'Huayuankou Dam Burst Incident') was a man-made flood from June 1938 to January 1947 created by the intentional destruction of levees on the Yellow River in Huayuankou, Henan by the National Revolutionary Army (NRA) during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
5 sty 2012 · The Huang He (Yellow River) has been called “China’s Sorrow.” The name pays tribute to the millions killed by the river’s churning, muddy waters in a long history of dramatic diversions and massive floods.
Leapfrogging static Chinese positions through amphibious landings, Japanese forces advanced steadily and took Wuhan in October 1938. The breaching of the Yellow River dikes was an enormous man-made ecological disaster - however, the GMD considered it necessary for the survival of the nation.
1 lip 2023 · This study examines the catastrophic flood event that occurred in the lower Yellow River in 1938, combining the geographies of war and river management to explore the huge impact that human actions can have on flood-prone areas.
23 sty 2020 · The Yellow River has caused suffering to people with its devastating floods throughout human history. Understanding the occurrence of Yellow River floods and their relationship with climate change is crucial for sustainable water governance in North China.
Henan Province, the Yellow River, and Beyond, 1938–1950 This book explores the interplay between war and the environment in Henan Province, a hotly contested frontline territory that endured mas-
