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Building on flood plains doesn't really cause floods. A flood plain is somewhere that is prone to being flooded. So it is not a good idea to build anything on it, as sooner or later it is going to get flooded. Some building work may result in water being diverted and if it is not planned properly, flooding may occur. That is down to bad planning. Flooding is a natural occurrence, caused by excessive amounts of water. Building in the wrong place or doing some building that affects the natural flow of water can result in places being flooded.
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How are floods man-made?
A flood can be man-made by a dam bursting, or a water line breaking. There are several other ways that man made floods happen.
How do flood walls prevent floods?
The wall are built strong and high that less water can go on land
What are some common flood control methods?
Common flood control methods for countries and areas that are prone to floods include sandbags around the banks of the sea. Some places put their houses on sticks or wood, so if a flood occurs the house is higher.
What are the three basic flood-control methods?
Floods can be controlled through forest and soil conservation and by building structures such as levees and dams
Ways to help reduce the dangers of floods?
One of the best ways to help reduce the dangers of flood is to make new laws which restrict human activity, such as building, in a floodplain. Some areas of the country will not allow construction in areas which have flooded over the last 100 years. This law is called the "100 floodplain law". Another way to reduce the dangers of flood is to reduce stream side erosion. If the banks of rivers erode, it is easier for the banks to wash out and flood surrounding areas. Another way to control the dangers of floods is to check dikes and levies designed to keep flood water out. Levy and dike failure were responsible for much of the catastrophe in the great New Orleans flood. Finally, flood dangers can be reduced by careful water control at reservoirs and damns.
How flood plains formed?
a river floods and floods intil its flooded all the way.
What damages can floods cause?
Some of the damages that the floods can cause is the destruction of live and property. Floods can also cause the displacement of people especially people living in the lowlands or plains.
What do floods normally occur on flood plains and deltas?
deltas are an area formed by soil deposited at the mouth of river
What were the moral cause of the flood?
Floods are caused by water not morals.
When you have a thunderstorm do you have a flood too?
Thunderstorms can cause floods, but most do not.
What has the author B E Colson written?
B. E. Colson has written: 'Flood frequency of Mississippi streams' -- subject(s): Floods, Rivers 'Backwater at bridges and densely wooded flood plains, Lobutcha Creek at Zama, Mississippi' -- subject(s): Floods, Hydrology, Maps 'Backwater at bridges and densely wooded flood plains, Yockanookany River near Thomastown, Mississippi' -- subject(s): Floods, Hydrology, Maps 'Backwater at bridges and densely wooded flood plains, Thompson Creek near Clara, Mississippi' -- subject(s): Floods, Hydrology, Maps
Is a flood a geological?
floods r geogical cause they can happen any time
When and how do floods cause?
they happen when it rains a lot or the rivers flood or a glacier melts there are lots of reasons. it happens when it is the rainy season . they are also caused when there is a dam burst or cloud burst. floods generally occur in coastal plains. Cyclonic activity may trigger this as well.
Is a flood a weather cause?
Yes it is. 2nd Answer: Floods also can be caused by geological events. For instance, an earthquake could cause a dam to break and flood areas downstream from it.
Can a large flood cause the largest change in the atmosphere?
No. Floods don't cause any change in the atmosphere. Floods are the result of changes in the atmosphere, like cyclones, monsoons etc.
What problems are caused by floods?
wet carpets flooded basments leaks over flowing rivers destroying houses etc Floods often cause damage to homes and businesses if they are placed in natural flood plains of rivers. You will get drenched to the bone unless you hide up a tree or mountain. :)
Are there flood plains in Canada?
Yes, there are flood plains in Canada.
