Can a flood smolder

Answer 1

Floods themselves do not smolder, as smoldering refers to a slow combustion process typically associated with solid materials, like wood or coal, that produce smoke without flames. However, if a flood occurs in an area with existing smoldering fires, such as wildfires, the water can disturb the smoldering materials, potentially reigniting them or spreading the fire. Thus, while floods can interact with smoldering fires, they do not smolder on their own.