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    winds are classified as those exceeding 50-60 mph. 4) FLOOD BASICS Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen during heavy rains‚ when ocean waves come on shore‚ when snow melts too fast‚ or when dams or levees break. Flooding may happen with only a few inches of water‚ or it may cover a house to the rooftop. They can occur quickly or over a long period and may last days‚ weeks‚ or longer. Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related

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    islands means that the epicentres of the earthquakes are often in the sea‚ which increases the likelihood of tsunamis. It is also very mountainous inland which means many areas are vulnerable to landslides. One earthquake in 2006 triggered landslides‚ a flood and a local tsunami 3 feet high. Another relatively minor earthquake was one of the causes of a catastrophic mudslide‚ killing1150 people. The Philippines does not have the economic resources to deal with the

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    saster management Delhi Public School‚ Dwarka A Project on Disaster Management Acknowledgement This report has only been successful because of the help of some people. First and foremost‚ I would like to thank our Social Science teachers - Mrs. Ruchika Gupta (Geography) Mrs. Shalini Chaturvedi (History/Civics) Mrs. Soni Saxena (Economics) For giving me this task from which I could learn many things and also for

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    A heavy downpour caused a flash flood in Taman Perdana recently. Last week‚ there was a thunderstorm rained cats and dogs. The rain started in the morning and in three days continuously. The villagers have been worried about this rain. The water level in a nearby river rose to a dangerous level. Within a few minutes‚ the water overflowed the river banks and the housing area was flooded. Residents were worried as the water continued to rise. The residents were caught unaware as everything

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    ) and their condensation in food chain may affect sensitive animals immediately; all living organisms may expire when the stream becomes unable to recover itself. 10. The water regime may change as a result of destruction of nature‚ unexpected floods may occur and consequently vegetation and natural structures in the riverbanks can be damaged. 11. Some increase in earthquakes may occur because of filling of big dam reservoirs. 12. Rise in evaporation loses may be expected as a result of the

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    Before yuma was dammed off and tamed‚ the Colorado river was a huge river that was way bigger than it is now in the present day. Due to the great water sources and resources that yuma naturally has to offer it is perfect land to farm on. “However floods prevented any consistent farming of the land.” Something had to be done about the river constantly flooding and keeping the land from being farmed. “The inexperience of farmers caused some problems early on. Some of the less knowledgeable farmers

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    day; often times only one ship uses the outlet. MRGO has also amplified the wetland loss in the area‚ allowing salt water to intrude and kill off native vegetation. By keeping only heavily used channels open and turning the rest into trails or parks‚ flood damage could be reduced. Adding a subterranean drainage system to the city is another idea that engineers have come up with. This would include

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    The Ultimate Casestudy Guide VERSION 1 (DEC 2009) Casestudies for Geography GCSE 2010 A guide to using the Ultimate Casestudy Guide This guide is designed to help you prepare for your exams by collecting the casestudy information you have learnt during your GCSE and putting it all in one place. This guide does not replace your notes. Part of your revision should be to go back over your notes and add further details to the information in this booklet. This is essential if you would

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    Higher Level Case Study Booklet 2013 How to do well in Unit 1 and Unit 2 Section A Revise your booklets Learn your case studies by: highlighting the key facts converting them into simple drawings or mind maps Highlight the key words and commands on the question paper Study maps‚ and diagrams thoroughly before looking at the question. Look at the title and the key. Make sure you understand fully what the examiner is showing you‚ THEN look at the question. Describe

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