Floods

Floods are a huge problem in many areas of the world causing human suffering and untold damage to property. They can strike communities with devastating effects.
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This interesting book is part of a series empowering students by providing information they need to understand natural disasters and how ferocious the can be. It establishes criteria to monitor personal risk and to act safely in a disaster situation.

It explains
* the characteristics and causes of floods
* the effect on the environment, animal and human populations of floods
* how floods are monitored, and what can be done to prepare for and manage the risks that floods pose.

Special features
• ‘World’s best’ case study fact boxes illustrate key concepts and facts included in text
• statistical information
• information from real-life survivors
• Do You Know What to Do? quizzes
• Find Out More sections

Contents
Disaster watch
Floods?
Where do floods happen?
What causes floods?
What happens before a flood?
What happens during a flood?
What damage do floods cause?
Forecasting floods
Monitoring floods
Before a flood strikes
Are you at risk?
Top tips for reducing risk
What you can do if a flood happens
After a flood
Quiz: Do you know what to do?
Disaster watching on the web
Index