Flood - Wikipedia
A flood is an overflow of water (or rarely other fluids) that submerges land that is usually dry. [1] In the sense of "flowing water", the word may also be applied to the inflow of the tide. Floods are of significant concern in agriculture, civil engineering and public health.
Floods - Ready.gov
2024年11月26日 · Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods may: Result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems.
Flood emergencies from extreme rainfall hit a record high | CNN
2024年10月25日 · Extreme weather has thrashed the United States this year with more flood emergencies than any other year — a deadly, sobering statistic that scientists say paints a picture of the future as the...
Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年1月30日 · Floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and occur when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry. Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas.
Flooding Facts, Causes, and Prevention | NRDC
2023年11月3日 · Floods are already the most common and among the most deadly disasters in the United States. As global warming continues to exacerbate sea level rise and extreme weather, flood-prone areas around...
Flood Disaster Hazards; Causes, Impacts and Management: A ...
2021年6月30日 · This chapter proffers understanding into flood disaster awareness, preparedness and management, mitigation and adaptation strategies.
What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
2023年9月15日 · Flooding has claimed millions of lives in the last hundred years alone, more than any other weather phenomenon. As evidenced by disasters from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans to the 2022 monsoons in Pakistan, flooding can cause widespread devastation. But what is a flood, exactly?
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