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Living close to sea level will increase the risk, and high rainfall.
Humans tend to build on floodplains around lakes and rivers and shorelines. Soil is fertile and often flat making it attractive easy for construction. While these area may now be dry, excessive rains or tides will eventually cause problems.
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