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What is a flood that occurs within a few hours of rain?
A flash flood
What is a flood that occurs only in a short period of time?
It is called a flash flood. They normally happen when heavy amounts of rain fall up stream from were it actually happens.
Why Does the Mississippi Flood?
because of heavy rain
Why doesnt it flood much in England?
Streams and rivers can usually cope with excess rain. However, after a prolonged period of heavy rain, rivers sometimes burst their banks and flooding occurs.
What caused the 2004 Bangladesh flood?
heavy rain caused it
When is the most sediment deposited along the river?
After a heavy rain, or in the spring when the snow melts.
What are the similarities between UK flood and Pakistan flood?
the uk floods were caused by heavy rain and the river banks burst and the pakistan floods were caused by monsoon rain
When and why rivers flood?
Rivers flood in the spring, after snow accumulated over the winter begins to melt. Rivers also flood after heavy rain events.
How might a period of very heavy rain cause a flood to occur?
A period of heavy rain can drop rain on an area faster than drainage systems and streams can carry it away.
How might a period of a very heavy rain cause a flood to occur?
A period of heavy rain can drop rain on an area faster than drainage systems and streams can carry it away.
A flood that occurs within a few hours of heavy rain?
Flash floods are sudden and rapid flooding caused by intense rainfall within a short period, often within a few hours. The water rises quickly due to the large volume of rainwater overwhelming drainage systems and natural watercourses. Flash floods can be particularly dangerous as they give little time for people to evacuate or prepare.
Three effects of heavy rain on human settlement?
soil erosion , flood , diseases
