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The opposite of a flood would be a drought.

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What word means the opposite of flood?

Drought or shortage


What is the opposite of a drought?

A drought is a prolonged period without rain. The opposite would be a deluge, or a flood.


How do you drive through a flood?

you're unsure if the flood water's depth, don't risk it. Also, don't wade through if there are vehicles coming from the opposite direction, as the waves can flood your engine. Drive in low gear and make sure to keep the revs high. Once you clear the flood, test your brakes.


What is the opposite of a flood?

A flood is a surplus of water which causes damage and destruction. Logically, the opposite of this should be a lack of water which can cause damage or destruction. This is known as a drought. Droughts cause land to dry up and become unstable causing dust storms and unfarmable land. This can be very damaging to local economies.


When does a flood tide occur?

'Flood tide' is the expression used for the incoming, or rising tide. The opposite is 'Ebb tide' when it goes back out again. You would have to refer to the tide tables, for the day, in your area of interest. Flood tide is the time between low tide and the next high tide.


A flood that separates a population of frogs onto opposite sides of a lake is an example of a vicariance event that may result in allopatric speciation?

This is very true!


What is a brief period of rain called?

A brief period of rain is called a drizzle. This is the opposite of a flood or a storm where there is too much rain for long periods.


Is flood plain the same as flood control?

no flood control would be stoping a flood a flood plainis land that is covered by water during a flood,formed from sediments depsited by a river


In Gilgamesh's flood story who started the flood?

An assembly of gods started the flood in the Gilgamesh flood epic.


What makes a flood a flood?

A flood is when the water comes out of its normal path.


What do flood ratings mean?

It means, if it will flood or not and how many inches it will flood.


Was the Gloucestershire flood a flash flood?

In 2007 in July Glouctestershire was hit by flash flood (a flash flood is a flood that happened really quick due to lots of rain)