water disasters Flashcards

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What are the example of water disaster (4)

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1.flooding
2.sinkhole
3.landslide
4.coastal erosion

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covering of normally dry land with large amount of water.

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flooding

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a flooding that caused by heavy rainfall in a short period of time

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flash flooding

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4
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flooding
that occurs when rivers, canals, or stream overflow their banks

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river flooding

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5
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Hole on the ground caused by the collapse

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sinkhole

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movement of large amount of soil and rocks down a slope due to gravity.

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a land slide

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gradual breakdown and removal of sediments and rocks from the coastline by sea water.

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coastal erosion

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