Natural Disasters

Floods



A flood is caused by excess water surpassing the limits of its confines. A flood can happen during a myriad of events, including heavy rainfall and overflowing river banks. Floods present a significant danger with enough force to sweet away massive objects such as cars and trees.


Flash Floods
Details the development of flash floods.
Effects
Descriptions and pictures of the effects of floods.
Prevention
Discusses prevention of floods.
Safety
Examines necessary safety precautions for minimizing damage from floods.