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Name 6 physical causes of coastal flooding? |
-low pressure atmosphere systems -strong onshore winds -tidal currents, surges -high rainfall -combination of above to coincide -tsunami |
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How do low pressure atmospheric systems cause flooding? |
Hurricanes(cyclones) reduce atmosphere pressure on the sea causing it too rise, known as a storm surge. |
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How do strong onshore winds cause flooding? |
Force water to higher levels along the coast,allowing waves further inland. |
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How does high rainfall cause flooding? |
It causes high river dischagr |
