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Wetlands and Disaster Risk Reduction: Mitigating the Impacts of Natural Hazards
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What is the primary function of wetlands in mitigating the impacts of natural hazards?
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Reducing the risk of flooding
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Wetlands act as natural sponges, absorbing and storing floodwaters, thereby reducing the risk of flooding in nearby areas.