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saturated ground is when the land is full of water and thus cannot soak up any more. So that means if more water is poured onto that ground it will not be contained as the land is already full of water. this causes water to run on the surface of the ground.
for example, Mississippi
There was heavy rain in april so that ground is filled with water. The water stays in there, thats saturated ground.Suddenly in june, there was a thunderstorm. Like i said before, if the land cannot contain anymore water, the water would surface from the ground.That is exactly what happened in the mississippi. There was no more room for the water to be contained, so the water travelled to another area where it can be absorbed. Unfortunately it hit a town, flash flood.
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Will floods occur again?
Yes, if there are large amounts of rainfall that a river cannot cope with this can cause a flood or if trees and vegetation are removed then they can no longer intercept water or absorb water from the ground so again cause the river to burst its banks. if the land around the river contains concrete or tarmac these are impermeable surfaces that do not absorb water causing more surface run-off in a short period of time again causing a flood and finally if the ground is frozen, dry or saturated it will not absorb water and again cause a river to flood
What is the environmental threat of river Nile?
The envirometal threat is that it can flood the farms etc around it therefore making the ground saturated and therefore it can't be fertile!
What were the physical causes of boscastle flood?
The main physical causes of the Boscastle flood in 2004 were intense rainfall over a short period of time, the saturated ground from previous rainfall, and the steep topography of the area that led to rapid runoff into the river. These factors combined to create a flash flood that overwhelmed the river and caused extensive damage to the village.
What Caused the River Rhine floods of 1995?
The River Rhine floods of 1995 were primarily caused by heavy rainfall and melting snow that overwhelmed the river's capacity. The combination of saturated ground, high river levels, and additional rainfall led to extensive flooding along the Rhine and its tributaries in several countries. Inadequate flood defenses and urban development in flood-prone areas also contributed to the severity of the event.
What is the difference between flood plain and water table?
A "flood plain" is the total area on either side of a river that will be covered with water when the river reaches it's maximum crest during a flood. A "water table" is the area under the surface of the ground where the water reservoir (underground well or aquifer) begins.
What is the rise of a river?
a rise of a river is how much a river goes up
How did the boscastle flood 1963 begin?
The Boscastle flood of 1963 was a result of a combination of factors such as heavy rainfall over a short period of time, a saturated ground from previous rain, and the steep topography of the area that enhanced the runoff into the Valency River. These factors led to a rapid increase in water levels, causing the river to burst its banks and resulting in widespread flooding in the village.
Is the area drained by a river called a flood plain?
No, the area drained by a river is a river basin or drainage basin. The flood plain is in the lower valley reaches, where heavy rain can cause the river to flood, often bursting over flood defences, and for the water to flood over a large area.
Is there any danger in the Vietnam river?
Yes, there is some danger in the Vietnam river. The rain makes the river's water higher and that can cause a flood.
Did the Tigris river flood?
Yes, the Tigris river has flood with the Euphrates river.
Was there an la river before the flood?
no there was no la river before the flood the flood is what caused the city to create the la river.
What is more common a river flood or ocean flood?
A river flood is more common. ok
