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Heavy rain causes the river level to rise, and the speed of the water increase. If the level rises too much, or there is a weakness in the containing river banks, the water will overflow and flood the surrounding land.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoHeavy rainfall can increase the water levels which may effect human life.
heavy rainfall can also result to form floods which can destroy buildings, transport and livestock.
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∙ 12y agoRain causes water to collect on the surface of the ground; run off can only drain away so fast. heavy rain piles up the water just so much faster.
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∙ 11y agoDont know.Sowie.
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What happens to clouds after it rains?
everyone dances in the rain and sings to Miley Cyrus
Is cumulus stage of a thunderstorm usually features heavy rains?
It is the cumulonimbus that produces heavy rains.
How do minnows get in a dry ditch after it rains?
They get in your ditch my streams they carry the minnows to wet places like your ditch.
What occurs when heavy rains wash nutrients from the soil?
Erosion
What are tropical storms with high winds and heavy rains called?
A hurricane
What happens when rains heavily?
Heavy rains are helpful and also lead to loss of property and life. Heavy rains destroys crops and Sometimes make rivers overflow leading to flooding. Heavy rains also help when it is too hot as it cools down the temperatures.
How do pesticides get in our streams and rivers?
Farmers and gardeners spray pesticides on various plants, and when it rains, some of the pesticide washes off and is carried away by any run-off, which eventually drains into streams and rivers.
How is run-off caused?
when it rains the water carries the chemicals used on crops into rivers, lakes, streams etc..
What happens when the water from a cloud becomes to heavy to float?
it obviously rains :)
What happens when it rains in the middle of the cricket?
Based on how heavy the rain is, they might stop play then continue after rains ceases.
How does Mount Ayer influence rivers?
If by Mount Ayer you mean Ayers Rock, it does not influence rivers. Even when the rains come and water streams down the Rock, no rivers are formed. There are water pools around the base of the rock, but no rivers nearby.
What challenges did the olmec faced?
The Olmec faced challenges such as environmental issues like flooding from nearby rivers, social complexities due to their hierarchical society, and potential conflicts with neighboring Mesoamerican cultures. They also had to contend with agricultural limitations in their tropical environment which influenced their subsistence strategies.
What happens to clouds after it rains?
everyone dances in the rain and sings to Miley Cyrus
What does the monsoon rains cause?
Heavy monsoon rain causes floods. Usually this happens in poor countries.
What does ephemeral streams do in the desert?
Run only after it rains
When vapour condense into a liquid?
If it happens in a cloud, the drops combine until too heavy, and it rains.
Is cumulus stage of a thunderstorm usually features heavy rains?
It is the cumulonimbus that produces heavy rains.
