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The Netherlands would flood if it wasn't for the Dutch government which decided that a flood such as in 1953 sould never happen again, so they build dykes and dams to keep the water out.
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What is the consequences of flood?
idk people i just dont kno nd day ask me to put up a ?
How could a flood affect an entire ecosystem?
i dont know, so tell me
What is the geography in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands consists of two areas:Mostly below sea level. This is the low and flat land in the north and west which is highly sussceptible to flooding which makes up a total of two-thirds of its area. It is a land of dikes, polders, dams and floodgates dotted with the famous Dutch windmills. Much of the land has been reclaimed from the sea.The Higher lands (perhaps with a smirk and surely a smile) in the east and south and contains the foothills of the Ardennes mountains is still mostly flat and does have areas that are subject to flooding. Vaalserberg at 1,059 feet is the highest point of elevation.Historical Netherland floods include:The loss of 2,437 lives in 838.The 1014 flood which killed thousands.The All Saint flood of 1170.The Saint Nicholas flood of 1196.The Saint Marcellus flood of 1219 which killed 36,000.The Saint Lucia flood of 1287.Grote Mandrenke (The Great Killing of Men) in 1362 which killed 25,000.The Saint Elizabeth of 1404.The Christmas flood of 1717.The North Sea flood of 1953.Flood Control technology has increased and deaths have decreased.
Can Thames flood?
The Thames can flood, but the waters are contained by the Flood Barrier at Woolwich
Was there ever been a flood on Mars?
No you butra there was no flood on Mars.
What countries have the best flood defenses?
the netherlands
What is the Netherlands flood barrier called?
Its called the Oosterscheldekering :]
When was the first Tudor ship invented?
the first ship was invented in the Netherlands flood when it was the olden days in the Netherlands
What happened for the Dutch in 1682?
There was a flood in the south of the Netherlands on januari the 26th.
What ethnic group has had the most power in the Netherlands?
After the giant flood in 1953
When did the Pakistan flood hit?
Pakistan was hit in 2010 with a flood it was hard on them but what do we do we dont have anything to do.
Did they know if the york flood was coming?
i dont do no but i sink not
What flood formed the Grand Canyon?
i dont knoow?
When did the Queensland flood?
I dont know you tell me pricks
Why dont they make flood reactors flood air pads flood supply pads flood vehicle depots flood field armory and playable in halo wars?
because they are weak and they can't build stuff
What places were affected by Boscastle flood?
i dont no an i dont give a s**t dont ask meh u *******
What are the ratings and certificates for Alias - 2001 Before the Flood 4-22?
Alias - 2001 Before the Flood 4-22 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12
