How Floods Happen2 lesson(s)
Weather & Climate · Intermediate
Floods and Flash Floods
By admin · An intermediate course on the most deadly weather hazard: how rivers flood, why flash floods are so fast and dangerous, how storm surge floods the coast, and the safety rules that keep people out of the water.
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About this course
No weather hazard in history has caused more death and destruction than flooding. Floods come in many forms: slow river floods that rise for days, flash floods that arrive in minutes, coastal floods driven by storm surge, and the urban floods that overwhelm city streets in a single downpour. This classroom explains the hydrology behind each type, why people underestimate the power of moving water, and the watches, warnings and safety habits that turn a deadly flood into a survivable one.
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Flood Hazards and Safety2 lesson(s)