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Flash Floods

Flash Floods. Emma Hall & Chase Ellsworth. Definition of a Flash Flood . A rapid flooding of geomorphic low-lying areas. Flash floods are so dangerous because of how quickly they happen unlike a hurricane or tornado that develop over time. Conditions Necessary for a Flash Flood.

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Flash Floods

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  1. Flash Floods Emma Hall & Chase Ellsworth

  2. Definition of a Flash Flood A rapid flooding of geomorphic low-lying areas. Flash floods are so dangerous because of how quickly they happen unlike a hurricane or tornadothat develop over time.

  3. Conditions Necessary for a Flash Flood Melting snow Immense amounts of rain No advanced warning

  4. How Flash Floods Happen Flash flooding occurs when precipitation falls rapidly on saturated soil or dry soil that has poor absorption ability.

  5. Diagram of a Flash Flood

  6. Start of a Flash Flood

  7. During a Flash Flood

  8. Flash Flood Aftermath

  9. How a Flash Flood Affects Humans Drowns people Destruction of homes Floods/destroys crops and land

  10. Safety and Preparations for Flash Floods Turn around. Don’t drown. Get to high ground. Flash floods are so random and fast that it is nearly impossible to prepare for one.

  11. Sources http://www.weather.gov http://www.floodsmart.gov http://www.erh.noaa.gov

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