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Firstly, it occurs due to heavy rain and storms during the monsoon season that leaves a lot of rainwater behind on land. This may in turn cause flash floods, where floods move at great speeds, causing destruction and casualties. This is partly because there is too much rainwater to be drained out of the area using pipes and partly because of the height of the land above sea level. For example if the piece of land is below sea level, it would be greatly affected whereas those above sea level would not encounter the same situation as the water from the land will flow downwards either to a lower piece of land or a water body. Poor sewage/drainage systems may also contribute to flooding. Secondly, it occurs due to natural disasters such as cyclones and hurricanes when they sweep across the sea or ocean, bringing a lot of water with them and as they touch land, the water is washed onto land by its powerful high-speed winds. A tsunami may also cause floods by washing seawater onto land when its storey-high waves reaches land. Earthquakes can also contribute in a way that it blocks the movement of a river, clogging up the river and causing an overflow of water in the river, flooding the lands near it. Melting of snow may also be another reason, as when the snow thaws after winter, the water might not be drained off or evaporated that quickly. Lastly, global warming may be another cause of floods. Due to global warming, sea levels are rising as the ice caps at the north and south poles are melting significantly. Sea levels are increasing at an alarming rate of 20+mm/year! If this continues, many more islands and lands below sea level such as Netherlands and Bangladesh may vanish under the seas forever. Currently, more than 30 small islands have been covered totally by seawater. These islands are usually small islands "stranded" in the middle of the oceans or seas, making them vulnerable to the situation. Others are submerged under sea levels due to the effects/aftermath of tsunamis.
What else can I help you with?
Will the earth flood in the future?
There is a risk of flooding on Earth in the future due to factors like climate change and rising sea levels, but it is difficult to predict exactly when or where flooding may occur. It is important for communities to prepare and adapt to potential flooding risks.
What is localised flooding?
"Localized" -- Flooding that will occur in smaller areas, just certain local places that usually flood within a fairly limited area. Such as "localized flooding may occur in parts of the state's southeast counties if the rain continues, but no serious widespread flooding will occur in any large areas of the state." The opposite is widespread or regional flooding which covers more area(s) than local.
Why does flood come?
Floods can occur due to heavy rainfall, rising river waters, snowmelt, storm surges, or dam failures. When the amount of water exceeds the land's capacity to absorb it or when natural or man-made obstructions occur, flooding can happen. Climate change may also contribute to more frequent and severe flooding events.
What type of erosion is most likely to occur during flooding?
soil erosion
If snow falls instead of rain Will it cause a flood more quickly?
No, in fact it is quite the opposite. If snow falls and remains on the ground, it helps to stagger the runoff into rivers so that flooding is less likely to occur. Though if a lot of rain ends up falling onto a snowpack, the flooding potential is then amplified.
What is the threats of the rain fall?
flooding may occur or sometimes flash flooding
What disease is most likely to occur from poor sanitation and flooding?
Dysentery is one disease that is likely to occur from poor sanitation and flooding.
When did flooding occur in Egypt?
From July to November.
Where does flooding most often occur?
well, i think that most flooding ocurrs in basments in peoples houses
Why does flash flooding occur in city areas?
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Where in the UK does flooding often occur?
Everywhere...its an island
What dangerous thing can occur after a rainstorm in the desert?
Flash flooding can occur in the desert after a heavy rain.
When in the year does flooding mostly occur in the Amazon?
Mostly in the autumn
The term flood warning means?
Flooding is occurring or will occur soon.
What type of natural disaster frequently occur in middle America?
flooding
What is most likely to occur when an earthquake happens under whater?
tsunami,flooding
All of the rain from the hurricane can cause what to occur?
The rain from a hurricane can cause sever flooding.
