10 Questions
What is the primary cause of floods when the river is already flowing full?
Intense rainfall when the river is flowing full
What happens when the inundation is caused by high flow or overflow of water in an established watercourse?
Flood occurs
What is a common concern that has been increasing over the years?
The tendency to occupy the flood plains
What is the result of the varying rainfall distribution?
Areas not traditionally prone to floods experience severe inundation
What is the primary characteristic of flash floods?
They occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water
What is the primary factor that contributes to flash floods?
Heavy rainfall associated with towering cumulus clouds
What is the main reason for urban floods?
Conversion of natural terrain to urban infrastructure
What type of flood occurs due to the sudden discharge of large volumes of water from glacier lakes?
Glacial Lake Outbursts Floods (GLOF)
What is the main characteristic of river floods?
Floods that build up slowly over days or weeks
What is the effect of urbanization on natural terrain?
Decreases the ability to absorb rainfall by 2 to 6 times
Test your knowledge on hydro-meteorological hazards, including floods and flash floods, their causes, and effects. Learn about the differences between these two natural disasters and how they occur.
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