2004 TsunamiIn 2004, man was once again brought down to its knees by the devastating power of mother nature. And this time that reminder did not come from the skies or from the land, it came by sea.On December 26, 2004, an undersea earthquake with a measure of 9.3 magnitude occurred off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. With that magnitude, the earthquake quickly gained prominence as being the second largest earthquake in history. But the most terrifying event was not the earthquake itsel…
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Guide to Floods
Floods are a natural phenomenon which seem to have worsen in recent years, probably due to world wide destruction of the environment. What natural barriers that have been there before to put floods on bay have been destroyed, drastically altered to fit the needs of the human population. The ravaging and devastation we have experienced from floods can only be blamed on human being’s past and present actions. Fortunately, now we know better and live with a conscious effort to make things better. S…
Preparing for Floods
Floods can be very destructive. A sudden overflow of water can do severe damage to property in an instant. Even if the floods are not that strong, they can still do considerable water damage to properties. There are places that are more susceptible to floods than others. Low-lying areas especially neighborhoods and communities in low valleys or near bodies of water like rivers, seas and lakes. It is very important for people living in these areas to prepare for eventual floods. Although there ar…
Understanding Flood Zones
Floods are a common phenomenon in the natural world. The word is derived from the Old English word, “flod” which is a term that is commonplace to Teutonic languages. Some obvious comparisons are the German term which is “flut” and the Dutch “vloed”. These are also seen in the root words of float and flow. The term “flood” is universal as it has happened in most places where people inhabit the earth. One of the causes of floods is the overflow of di…
Floods: Causes and Effects
Floods have a distinct way of changing the appearance of any landscape. If you let a flood creep up a town, then you will eventually see less and less doors and more roofs. If you also witness the crashing of a flood created by a tsunami, you will most likely find yourself squinting your eyes amidst the carnage of the destruction that it has brought. The point is, there is a great deal of change that is witnessed whenever a flood happens. The occurrence of floods sporadically happen near the nat…
What is Flood?
For most people, the onset of the rainy season means that there will be a cooler climate. For others, it means that they won’t have to water their beloved plants everyday anymore. Some people find the rain as a welcome addition to their lives. However, for some unfortunate people, the added rains will only mean one thing-they have got to start packing because a flood is coming. The definition of a flood is an overflow of water or a length of water that is able to submerge land. It is literally a…
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