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The magnitude of a flood refers to the size and severity of the event, usually measured by the volume of water, flow rate, or the extent of the affected area. It is an important indicator of the impact and potential damage caused by the flood.
Noah got drunk in the Bible story of the Great Flood because he was overwhelmed by the magnitude of the destruction and the responsibility of rebuilding civilization.
To calculate the flood recurrence interval, you can use the formula T (N1) / M, where T is the recurrence interval, N is the number of years of record, and M is the rank of the flood event. This formula helps estimate how often a flood of a certain magnitude is likely to occur based on historical data.
A flood recurrence interval of 50 years indicates that, on average, a flood of a certain magnitude is expected to occur once every 50 years at a specific location. This does not mean that a flood will occur precisely every 50 years, but rather that there is a 2% chance (1 in 50) of such a flood happening in any given year. This statistical measure helps in understanding flood risks and is often used in floodplain management and planning.
Wladmir B. Guimaraes has written: 'Techniques for estimating magnitude and frequency of floods in South Carolina, 1988' -- subject(s): Flood forecasting, Floods, Stream measurements, Flood damage prevention
One common way to measure a flood is by its water level in relation to a fixed point, such as a gauge or marker. Hydrologists may also consider the flow rate of water or the extent of flooded area to assess the impact and severity of a flood event. Additionally, historical data and modeling techniques can be used to quantify the size and magnitude of a flood.
The Richter scale is used to rate the magnitude of an earthquake -- the amount of energy it released
Not always, but if it is due to a storm, they do their best, and if it is because of a busted dam, they usually have predicted scenarios so they know where to evacuate... it just depends on how fast the flooding happens.
James A. Bisese has written: 'Methods for estimating the magnitude and frequency of peak discharges of rural, unregulated streams in Virginia' -- subject(s): Runoff, Stream measurements, Flood forecasting
Scott A. Hodge has written: 'Putting families first' -- subject(s): Taxation 'Magnitude and frequency of floods in Arkansas' -- subject(s): Flood forecasting, Stream measurements, Streamflow
Magnitude means size. The magnitude of 8 is greater than the magnitude of 4. The magnitude of 1023209138109283 is greater than the magnitude of 12. =)) .... enjoyy... =D
The magnitude is '6' , because the numbers goes into the million, that is '10' to the power of '6'. 10^(6).