How to Learn About Floods

Floods occur when an expanse of water covers land that is normally dry. Floods are a potential threat in many countries and are commonly caused by extremely heavy rain, tropical storms, failure of dams, or melted snow. People who live near the ocean, creeks, rivers and storm water drains are typically most at risk from flooding. Learning about floods will help you develop flood prevention techniques and the skills necessary to survive if you happen to experience one.

Instructions

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      Visit a science center or museum to learn about floods. Science museums usually have a separate area where you can look at galleries or watch documentaries about natural disasters such as floods. Ask an employee there if the museum has any printed material about floods you can take home and study.

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      Visit your local library and borrows books about floods. Learn about the history of floods, why they occur, where they happen and how to stay safe. Study ways to prepare for flooding and how to tell if a flash flood might occur. You can find books about floods in the science section of the library.

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      Learn about floods online. Numerous websites provide information about specific floods, real-life flood survival stories, where and when floods happen, and how to survive if you should experience one. Also, visit video-sharing websites such as YouTube to watch documentaries or news clips about floods.

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