Flooding

What is a flood?
A flood is a natural event that can
have far reaching effects on people,
animals and the environment. Floods
occur when a large amount of water
covers land that is usually dry

What
causes flooding?
Flooding is caused by heavy rainfall for a long
period of time causing rivers and oceans to
over flow their banks. This can happen at any
time of the year.

What are the effects of flooding?

When the flood occurs, rapid erosion can
take place and move soil and sediments
away. However when the flood recedes,
new sediment is left behind and can build
up rich soil deposits. Flooding can be very
dangerous and can disrupt
communication and public /personal
transport by cutting off roads. Severe
floods damage/ruin homes, businesses,
personal property and the environment.

What can be done to prevent flooding?

Give warnings of possible floods so people can move out of the dangerous
area and be safe.

Scenario:
A river overflows its banks due to excessive rains and floods the
surrounding land. After the rain stops the water returns to the rivers
original path. However the land surrounding land is now covered with a

new soil. This is an example of a deposition of sediment constructive

force.