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Why do floods in the desert occur even though it may not be raining?
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∙ 11y ago
Many deserts get no rainfall directly, but are in the path of drainage channels (dry river beds) that carry water from the mountains or higher elevations. Because there is little vegetation and limited absorption by the ground, water from a storm or melting snow can create large floods where there is ordinarily little or no year-round surface water.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIn desert areas the ground is often hard and not very porous. When rain does come the ground can not hold it and tends to flood.
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Why do most floods happen in south America and Mexico?
Not a lot; mainly floods occur when it is raining harshly outside or the temperature is strange and changing from time to time. That's when it floods, because Mexico is usually tropical and nice weather, but sometimes it does flood... - Ashley Quimby
What are tornadoes that are over a desert called?
A tornado in a desert is still a tornado. However, you may be thinking of dust devils. These whirlwinds occur frequently in deserts. They are not tornadoes, though they do look like them. They are weaker than tornadoes and are usually harmless.
Why does rainfall not occur in deserts?
Rain does occur in deserts but not as frequently as in non-desert areas.
What adaptations do desert llamas have?
Llamas are domesticated animals and do not occur naturally in the desert. The vicuña and guanaco are wild cousins of the llama and do occur on the fringes of the Atacama Desert where they feed on sparse plant life and get their water from the plants they eat.
When do the 5 seasons in the desert occur?
There are only 4 seasons in the desert - summer, fall, winter and spring.
Can flooding occur in the desert?
Yes, flash floods are relatively common in some desert areas.
Is flooding scary in the desert southwest?
Flash floods do occur occasionally occur in the southwestern deserts. They can occur quite quickly and can cause tremendous damage. Yes, they can be quite scary.
Why do most floods happen in south America and Mexico?
Not a lot; mainly floods occur when it is raining harshly outside or the temperature is strange and changing from time to time. That's when it floods, because Mexico is usually tropical and nice weather, but sometimes it does flood... - Ashley Quimby
Where do flash floods occur the most?
Most flash floods occur after late afternoon rainfall.
Where do floods mostly occur?
Floods mostly occur when there is a LARGE amount of rainfal for a long amount of time.
When did floods occur?
2001
What will happen if a strong typhoon comes and heavy floods occur in plants?
Nothing. Heavy floods do not occur in plants.
Do floods occur in the deciduous forest?
Yes there have been many floods there
Where and why do floods occur?
a flood can occur anywhere. It happens when there is a lot of
In what countries do floods occur in most?
occur in South America
Who makes floods occur?
God.
Where did the Australian floods occur?
Queensland
