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Flooding is one of the most destructive natural hazards in the UK. This lesson examines the causes of river flooding, the factors that influence flood risk, and the strategies used to manage and reduce the impact of floods.
A river floods when its discharge (the volume of water flowing in the channel) exceeds the capacity of the channel. Water spills over the banks and onto the surrounding floodplain.
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