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RIVERINE FLOODING [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

The temporary inundation ... of normally dry land adjacent to a river ... caused by rainfall, snowmelt, stream blockages including ice jams, failure of engineering works including dams or other factors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Recouvrement temporaire par l'eau de terres normalement sèches à proximité d'un cours d'eau[,] causé par des précipitations, la fonte de la neige, l'obstruction des cours d'eau y compris les embâcles, les défaillances d'ouvrages de génie civil, dont les barrages ou d'autres facteurs.

Spanish

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