Why are deserts more prone to flooding?

Answer 1

Flash floods do occur in deserts, particularly after sudden summer deluges that occur sometimes during the rainy season. Flash floods cause more human deaths than any other event in the desert.

Answer 2

Deserts usually have thin soil that is quite dry and does not quickly absorb water during heavy downpours. Once the soil does become saturated with water the rest runs off into arroyos. There are also few plants whose roots help absorb water and also hold soil in place. There factors contribute to flash flooding in deserts.

Answer 3

Desert soil is frequently quite thin and cannot absorb much water. Also, if there has not been rain for a long time, the soil and sand are very slow to absorb water. There is a shortage of plants to absorb water and stabilize the soil . Therefore, if a sudden heavy rain hits an area of desert, the water has no place else to go and quickly fills arroyos causing flash floods.

Answer 4

yes.