Rivers Flood Regularly During Hurricanes, But Get Less Attention Than Coastlines
Hurricane Florence, now a tropical depression, has dropped record-setting rainfall on parts of North Carolina. Many river gauges show waterways above flood stage. Flash and long-term flooding, as well as a risk of landslides, are expected to continue for days.
Main Author: | Craig Colten |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing
2018-11-01
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Series: | Open Rivers |
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Online Access: |
https://openrivers.lib.umn.edu/article/rivers-flood-regularly-during-hurricanes/
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