Global Warming and Floods

Since a warm atmosphere can hold more water, climatic changes will give the possibilities for intense rainfall occurrence. However, this will differ extensively from place to place depending on the current native climate changes and global warming. Floods can be triggered either by a large amount of rainfall preceding to more considerable surface overflow or through storm gushes increasing the sea level. Moreover, human activities may escalate the threats; for instance, concreting over parts that previously were used as a vegetation area, decreasing the size of the land to take in rainfall instigating it to run off fast. Making decisions on whether to construct homes in position caravans near the sea or flood plains can also have a negative impact on the area exposed to floods. Due to this reason, both the magnitude and frequency of floods will not be able to change, as long as, humans do not take the necessary actions.

Floods

Floods are a terrifying force on Earth, which has led to the loss of life and damage of infrastructures. In the United States, floods killed more than 116 individuals last year, which was by far the most lethal kind of weather in the nation. In addition, floods are accountable for an estimate of $6 billion in destruction yearly in this state, as stated in the National Geographic. Majority of the rigors flooding in the United States transpired in areas of Texas, Mississippi River, Florida, as well as, the Gulf Coast since these locations are susceptible to experience hurricanes.

In June, Weather Network forecast revealed that the east of Mississippi River would experience above or normal rainfall than the southwest in the summertime. With this prediction came along fears of catastrophic flooding, which may be accompanied by a hurricane season. The severe weather conditions are typically related to infrequent (“irregular”) climate flow pattern.