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What is the meaning of drought prone area?
it means areas which are more prone or inclined to droughts
Why do floods happen in some parts of the us more than others?
Some places are obviously more prone to flooding than others. Areas near rivers, lakes or streams and sometimes the ocean are more susceptible to flooding than those in upper elevations, away from major bodies of water. A handful of factors are typically the cause of disastrous flooding that spreads over a large area.
where in the world are floods most likely-to occur?
They mostly happen in south America or in Mexico where the land is dry is where the floods occur.Floods most commonly occur near a river or a coastal area, they commonly occur near low lying areas and areas below sea level. Floods can also be contributed to by mountain runoff
What areas in the US have the least tornadoes?
The parts of the U.S. least prone to tornadoes are Alaska, Hawaii, and most areas west of the Rockies.
What are some tornado prone areas of the world?
Tornado prone areas of the world include the U.S. between the Rockies and the Appalachians, India and Bangladesh, Australia, South Africa, and Argentina. It should eb noted, though that tornadoes can happen almost anywhere.
What type of areas are more prone to floods?
Buildings which are constructed with earth based materials or using stones and bricks are highly prone to floods
What percentage of your land areas is prone to floods?
22
What percentage of India's land areas prone to floods?
40 million Hectares i.e., 90%
What are the areas prone to floods around the world?
normally coastal areas and the places with heavy rain fall are prone to flodds and also the areas near by rivers and lakes may also be prone to flodded regions because when it rains heavily in other area,through rivers and lakes the water comes through the river and flooding takes place in india assam, andhra, tamil nadu,etc................are affected to floods
Why are some areas prone to floods?
Because a lot of water can run to them at times without enough drainage for the water to escape.
What is the meaning of drought prone area?
it means areas which are more prone or inclined to droughts
What kind of infrastuctural and and structural facility are required in rural and urban community living in coastal or flood prone areas or earthquake prone areas?
Structural for floods. 1.embankments 2.water shed management 3.reservoirs 4.buildings on elevated areas Non-structural for floods 1.flood plain zoning 2.flood forecasting,warning 3.flood preparedness
Can floods occur in winter?
Yes. Levees can still burst their banks in winter, they are actually more prone to floods because the rainfall in winter is greater than in summer.
Countries that are found in volcanic areas are more to earthquakes?
Prone
What percent of India land is prone to floods?
62
What were the causes of the floods in Japan?
Yes, floods occur as a result of heavy rain storms, typhoons, and tsunamis. Areas are also prone to bouts of flash floods during heavy rain, and it is also common for rivers to overflow into the surrounding areas.
What are the disadadvantages of hydropower?
Hydropower affects the aquatic life. It displaces the people living nearby.It is more prone to floods.
