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What are sudden violent floods that occur shortly after a storm what are they called?
flash floods
Which severe weather event is mostly likely to occur in your community?
In my community, thunderstorms with heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning are the most common severe weather events. Occasionally, tornadoes and flash floods can also occur.
How dangerous are flash floods?
Flash floods can be extremely dangerous due to their rapid onset and powerful force. They can sweep away cars, buildings, and people, leading to injuries and fatalities. It is important to take flash flood warnings seriously and seek higher ground if in a vulnerable area.
How floods differ from flash floods?
A flood is virtually any case of large mounts of water moving onto land. A hurricane is a tropical cyclone (i.e has a closed circulation of air) with sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h). Hurricane that hit land almost always cause flooding, but some hurricanes stay at sea and never threaten land.
Why does flash floods form?
Flash floods form rapidly when a large amount of rain falls in a short period of time, overwhelming the capacity of the ground to absorb the water or the drainage system to carry it away. This results in a sudden and intense flow of water that can cause flooding in low-lying areas.
Where do flash floods occur the most?
Most flash floods occur after late afternoon rainfall.
What are sudden violent floods that occur shortly after a storm what are they called?
flash floods
How fast can flash floods occur?
In a flash.
True or false flash floods can be caused by a single cloudburst?
Yes. A flash flood is caused by a single cloud burst. Flash floods are especially devastating if they occur over the narrow valley of a young mountain stream.
How did flash floods get their name?
Flash floods are floods that happen quickly and without warning. Like they appear in a "flash".
What are floods that happen suddenly called?
The Floods that happen suddenly are called Flash Floods.
Can flooding occur in the desert?
Yes, flash floods are relatively common in some desert areas.
What are some reasons that flash floods occur?
Heavy rainfall directed into steep valleys does it in California.
What is the difference between floods and flash floods?
Flash floods are floods that are caused by a storm. Normal floods are caused by non-stop rain.
Why do people in Venezuela live in the highlands?
Because in the lower areas flash floods and mudslides often occur
Which are deadlier regional or flash floods?
Flash floods are deadlier. They are fast-moving floods that occur without warning, and thus do not give people time to get out of the way. They are strong and powerful, often with incredible volumes of water, able to wash cars away and knock down houses. In the United States alone, flash floods are the main weather-related killer.
Why do most people in Venezuela live in the highlands?
Because in the lower areas flash floods and mudslides often occur
