The Spatiotemporal Changes and Causes of Flood Disasters in Taiyuan City Over the Past Thousand Years
Over the past millennium,a spatialtemporal pattern of flood disasters in and around ancient Taiyuan City has been revealed,including river floods,mountain floods,and waterlogging.Anthropogenic land use changes have been the dominant factor affecting the distribution and occurance of flood disasters,while climate and natural landscape conditions serve as underlying factors.Drawing from representitive documents detailing floods in Taiyuan City,this article examines the long-term patterns of floods through the lens of historical urban geography.It utilizes local-scale simulations to delve into spatial processes.Furthermore,it comprehensively integrates the discoveries of urban archaeology,providing a contextual background for flood events.This historical reference to flood control ultimately aims to contribute to addressing contemporary urban issues.