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One of the most common incidences of flash flooding occurs when there is a heavy period of rainfall following a period of drought. This is because the ground is very dry and cannot absorb so much water at once. Then when the torrent of water comes, it cannot be absorbed into the ground and spills over and when rain keeps persisting in such a way, it can wash away land and cause great damage to buildings (in a flash flood).
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How is the worlds climate affected by flash flooding?
Flash flooding does not affect the climate. Flash floods are usually caused by sudden rainstorms.
How do meteorologists classify floods?
Meteorologists classify floods based on their cause, such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or dam failure. They also categorize floods by their severity, which can range from minor to major to catastrophic. Additionally, floods can be classified by the area they affect, such as urban flooding or river flooding.
Does mars have flash floods?
So far as we know in 2015, Mars does not have any running water to create floods.
What are two dangers associated with thunderstorms?
DYING by lighting when standing up on higher grounds, and holding a metal object.
What are 3 types of floods in Australia?
Three major types of floods include: * Slow onset floods - these occur gradually after there has been significant rain in a catchment area. Often, towns have plenty of warning that such floods are coming, and have the time to create levee banks for protection. Charleville, in western Queensland, is prone to slow onset floods as the waters flow down the Warrego River from further upstream, where heavy rain has fallen. The water takes days or even weeks to go down. * Fast onset floods - these are also caused by heavy monsoonal rains, but water comes up more quickly, often trapping motorists trying to cross swollen rivers and isolating towns quickly, then just as quickly subsiding. * Flash floods - usually caused by thunderstorms and sudden downpours. these fill rivers and drains quickly, sweeping away people who try to cross. Flash floods subside very quickly.
How is the worlds climate affected by flash flooding?
Flash flooding does not affect the climate. Flash floods are usually caused by sudden rainstorms.
Can earthquakes cause flash floods?
yes
How can flash floods make thunderstorm?
They don't. Thunderstorms cause flash floods by producing heavy rain that can overwhelm natural and artifical drainage systems.
How did flash floods get their name?
Flash floods are floods that happen quickly and without warning. Like they appear in a "flash".
What are sudden violent floods that occur shortly after a storm what are they called?
flash floods
What are floods that happen suddenly called?
The Floods that happen suddenly are called Flash Floods.
What is the difference between floods and flash floods?
Flash floods are floods that are caused by a storm. Normal floods are caused by non-stop rain.
What can cause flash floods?
a flash flood can be caused by a excessive amount of rain mostly down a hill or stream and earth quakes (:
What happens when you take responsibility for your actions?
by going up on high places because cyclones can cause floods or sometimes even flash floods
Where do flash floods take place?
Flash Floods take place at Canada and Johnstown.
How fast can flash floods occur?
In a flash.
Where do flash floods occur the most?
Most flash floods occur after late afternoon rainfall.
