GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a flash flood?
A
A sophisticated flood
B
Power lines fallen in flood waters
C
A deep flood
D
A flood that happens fast with little warning
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Flash floods are when a lot of stormwater fills normally dry areas in a short amount of time with little or no warning. This is the fastest moving type of flood and can surprise people. Flash flooding happens from very heavy rainfall during short intense storms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flash flood: A flood caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time, generally less than 6 hours. Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains that rip through river beds, urban streets, or mountain canyons sweeping everything before them.

Detailed explanation-3: -A sudden, rapid flood, usually of short duration and local impact. flood. flooding. deluge. inundation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flash flood is rapid flooding of an area which is caused by largely tidal bores.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Flash Floods. A flash flood is a rapid rise of water in a low-lying area, usually caused by an intense storm that produces heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. It develops rapidly and can strike with little or no warning.

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