Natural Causes
Snowmelt
Because of the global warming, the temperature of this year is higher than the temperature of many years ago. The ice caps melt in spring, a lot of water goes into the river. The water raises the river level, and makes the river level raise. When river level is raised, flooding may occur.
Qingzang Gaoyuan - the head of the Chang Jiang is covered in snow
Source: Living
Geography 2A
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