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- According to Prof Hayley Fowler, of the UK Climate Resilience Programme, flash flooding used to be "relatively unusual". But she said warming means "these heavy short-duration bursts from thunderstorms which cause flash flooding are becoming more common".
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Oct 5, 2021 · According to Prof Hayley Fowler, of the UK Climate Resilience Programme, flash flooding used to be "relatively unusual". But she said warming means "these heavy short-duration bursts from...
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A flash flood is generally characterised by raging torrents after heavy rains, a dam or levee failure or a sudden release of water in a previously stopped passage (i.e., by debris or ice) that rips through riverbeds, urban streets, or mountain canyons sweeping away everything in its path.
Mar 7, 2023 · Flash floods are a growing threat in some of the world’s driest regions. Deluges can trigger sudden and rapid torrents of run-off that flow down dry river beds and rocky channels.
Jan 15, 2021 · In this Review, we examine evidence from observational, theoretical and modelling studies for the intensification of these rainfall extremes, the drivers and the impact on flash flooding.
