20年来开发了200万英亩美国洪泛地,其中佛罗里达州的一半土地增加了洪水风险。 2 million US floodplain acres developed in 20 years, with Florida half, increasing flood risk.

迈阿密大学的一项研究表明,过去20年来,美国开发了200多万英亩的洪泛地,其中佛罗里达约占新住房的一半。 A study by the University of Miami reveals that over two million acres of floodplains in the U.S. have been developed in the past 20 years, with Florida accounting for about half of the new housing. 虽然74%的社区限制洪泛开发,但沿海地区的这类项目集中程度较高。 While 74% of communities limit floodplain development, coastal areas show a higher concentration of such projects. 调查结果显示,洪水易发地区日益扩大的发展增加了灾民遭受洪水破坏的风险和严重性。 The findings indicate that growing development in flood-prone areas increases the risk and severity of flood damage for affected populations.