What is a Flood? Flashcards
To be able to know all the types of floods and explain what they are and how long the buildup is as well as know what a flood is.
1
Q
What are the types of floods?
A
Slow onset floods, fast onset floods and flash floods.
2
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What causes a slow onset flood?
A
A long period of prolonged heavy raining.
3
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What causes a fast onset flood?
A
Excessive rain or storm action with fast moving flood waters.
4
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What causes a flash flood?
A
Sudden fast-moving floodwaters which happen during storms when creeks overflow.
5
Q
Is there a lot of warning for slow onset floods?
A
Yes, there is plenty warning.
6
Q
Is there a lot of warning for fast onset floods?
A
There is little early warning.
7
Q
Is there a lot of warning for flash floods?
A
No, it is very sudden.
8
Q
What is a flood?
A
A flood is an overflow of a large amount of water across the land.
