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Flooding and Climate Change - Coggle Diagram
Flooding and Climate Change
Causes
Overflow of coastal or continental waters (such as rivers and streams)
Sudden melting of ice
Heavy or prolonged rains
Storm surges
Climate change
Definition:
Accumulation of water on normally dry land
Human factors/alterations
Increased urbanization
Unmaintained stormwater infrastructure
Waterway management(via dams, levees, and reservoirs)
Housing construction in flood-prone areas
Impact
Health and pollution
Social impact
Economic impact
The role of climate change
More frequent hurricanes
Higher sea
Increased precipitation