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Monday, September 7, 2020

Why flooding causes destruction

           Why flooding causes destruction

A flood is an overflow of water that takes over land that is usually dry. Floods are formed by storms, a dam breaks or when snow or ice melts. Some floods come in fast and don’t let people evacuate in time. 


Other floods take days or even weeks to form which gives people time to evacuate but they are still dangerous. A flood can move at 9 feet per second. If you want to stay safe, move to the highest ground possible.  


A common speed for flash floods can move rocks that weigh almost a hundred kgs. Flash floods carry a lot of cars, rocks and other stuff that adds more damage to structures and injures people.  


Flash flooding can last for at least a week or more. Flooding along rivers is a natural disaster. Where Do Floods Happen? Rivers and coastal areas are the most places for flooding. 


It is possible for flooding in areas with unusually long days of heavy rain. Bangladesh is the most flooded area in the world. It is well known that flood is the part of the natural cycle


In conclusion, floods can be very dangerous but good for the environment at the same time.

By Hunter