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Q: How are floods catastrophic?
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How is droughts and floods the same?

It is a Catastrophic Event.


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What are some catastrophes?

Catastrophic events such as floods, hurricanes, and mild tornadoes occur in a rainforest.


What are some types of catastrophic events?

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How do floods affect the spheres of the earth?

While floods are sometimes catastrophic, most will have little or no impact on the spherical nature of the earth. It would take a worldwide flood to have that kind of effect.


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What are some catastrophic events that happen in the rolling plains in Texas?

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Why does the very existence of a fossil imply catastrophic burial?

In order for a fossil to form, it must be buried quickly before it decays and its bones are scattered or decomposed. As a rule, conditions for a quick burial occur only during catastrophic events, such as volcanic eruptions, landslides, mudflows, or floods.


What types of problems does catastrophic home insurance cover?

Catastrophic home insurance is designed to protect your home in the case of a catastrophe. Coverage can vary from policy to policy but most include tornados, earthquakes, floods, fires, sinkholes, or other major accidents. Some policies also include health emergencies for the occupants of the house.


How did geographic location influence the civilization that existed 4000 years ago between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

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Why is some weather events classified as catastrophic while others are not?

Most of the time, the weather does not harm us. Whether it is sunny or rainy, warm or cold, windy or calm, we carry on with our lives and all is well. However, in extreme weather events such as floods, hurricanes, blizzards etc., sometimes people's houses are destroyed or seriously damaged, or people are killed, and that qualifies as catastrophic.