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How does flood occur?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/14/2023

Allof the water that flows down a river comes from rain or melting snow.Sometimes after heavy rain or rapid snow melt,there might to much water for the river to hold.The river will then overflow its banks nad spread out across the land on either o fits channel.This is called a RIVER FLOOD.

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∙ 15y ago

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When did the molasses flood occur?

1919

When and where are floods most likely occur?

during flood season in flood zones

Where does the flood usually occur?

Floods usually occur in florida. {I think}

Where does a flood is most likely to occur?

the ground

Where did the Bangladesh 2007 flood occur?

In the North

Where did the last major flood occur in Asia?

pakistan

When did then flood in Pakistan occur?

it started in about june-july

When does a flood usually occur?

When it rains or snows continuously.

Describe two situations in which floods can occur?

A flood can occur during or after a storm and during and after a hurricane.

Where is a flood most likely to occur?

near coastal areas