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Property damages and number of deaths can be higher do to can water runoff is not being able to be controlled and managed. Concrete does not absorb the rain as soil does and there often are not streams or other running water sources to carry the water down stream.
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The occurrence of floods in urban areas is particularly dangerous because?
Flooding in urban areas is dangerous because there are larger populations in these areas. There are also more businesses and facilities, so floods would have a greater economic impact.
Why should people not live in dangerous and floods areas?
Because those areas are dangerous and may flood
Why does flash floods occur the most in urban areas?
Flash floods occur most in urban areas due to the high concentration of impermeable surfaces like concrete and asphalt, which prevent water absorption into the ground. When heavy rainfall occurs, these surfaces lead to rapid runoff, overwhelming drainage systems. Additionally, urban infrastructure often channels water into confined areas, exacerbating flooding. The combination of these factors makes urban areas particularly susceptible to flash floods.
What are sudden floods called?
Sudden floods are commonly referred to as "flash floods." These occur within a short period, typically within six hours of intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt, and can lead to dangerous conditions due to their swift onset and strong currents. Flash floods often happen in areas with steep terrain or in urban environments where water cannot be absorbed quickly.
Why are floods in urban areas particularly dangerous?
Property damages and number of deaths can be higher do to can water runoff is not being able to be controlled and managed. Concrete does not absorb the rain as soil does and there often are not streams or other running water sources to carry the water down stream.
Why do some hawks hunt over dangerous congested urban areas instead of safer open rural?
They have lost a lot of their own land. Also it's not necessarily more dangerous in urban areas for hawks.
Which is true of urban areas during the Industriall revolution?
they became dangerous and overcrowded
Which are the areas more prone to floods?
Areas prone to floods include those near rivers or lakes, in low-lying regions, coastal areas, and regions with poor drainage systems or heavy rainfall. Urban areas with extensive pavement or concrete surfaces can also experience flooding due to increased runoff.
What is a urban flood?
A flood caused in urban areas due to lack of drainage facilities & other defects in engineering's work such as defects in the canals built is known as urban floods !!-student OS st.Joseph's central school.
How dangerous can floods be?
very
Name the states and areas that are vulnerable to floods by bhramaputra?
Which areas are vulnerable to floods
How does Asian monsoon affects countries in Asia?
it can cause huge floods in some areas and will possibly destroy crops in rural areas. Many valley floors will flood and then drain into the low lying areas where the urban areas are situated.
