flash floods
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Flash FloodsEmma Hall & Chase Ellsworth
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.
Definition of a Flash Flood
Melting snow Immense amounts of rain No advanced warning
Conditions Necessary for a Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurs when precipitation falls rapidly on saturated soil or dry soil that has poor absorption ability.
How Flash Floods Happen
Diagram of a Flash Flood
Start of a Flash Flood
During a Flash Flood
Flash Flood Aftermath
Drowns people Destruction of homes Floods/destroys crops and land
How a Flash Flood Affects Humans
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.
Safety and Preparations for Flash Floods
http://www.weather.gov http://www.floodsmart.gov http://www.erh.noaa.gov
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