Causes of flooding

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Physical: Prolong and Heavy Rainfall

Long periods of rainfall causes soil to become saturated leading to runoff.

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Physical: Geology

Impermeable rocks causes surface runoff to increase river discharge.

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Physical: Relief

Steep-sided valleys channels water to flow quickly into rivers causing greater discharge.

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Human: Land Use

Tarmac and concrete are impermeable. This prevents infiltration and causes surface runoff.

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