Flash flood

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/flash-flood

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the causative meteorological events?Severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, tropical storms, and rapid snowmelt
2. What is the u.s. annual fatality statistics?Exceeds fatalities from lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes on average
3. Why do flash floods happen so fast?They happen when a lot of rain falls in a short time over ground that can't soak up water, like hard soil or city streets, so the water rushes into rivers and valleys quickly.
4. Where do flash floods usually happen?Flash floods often occur in places with little soil that can absorb water, such as deserts, hills, or cities with many paved surfaces, and they can also happen when snow melts fast or when a dam breaks.

Hydrological Events: Phenomena related to the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth.
Infiltration Capacity: The rate at which soil can absorb water during rainfall.
Impervious Surfaces: Materials like concrete or asphalt that do not allow water to pass through.
Mitigation and Adaptation: Strategies to reduce the severity of a hazard and adjust to its effects.