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8.6 NH Final Exam
Term | Definition |
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Flood | Occurs when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry. (It is usually caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or storm surge from a cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas). |
Pattern | Something that repeats in a predictable manner. |
prediction | A forecast |
floodplain | An area of low-lying ground next to a river, formed mainly of river sediments. |
storm surge | An abnormal rise in sea level along the coast caused by a storm. |
Saffir-Simpson Scale | A system for classifying the intensity of a hurricane based on its wind speed. |
Severity | Extent of damage, or loss from a natural hazard event. |