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Standard VII
Geography
Disasters
What kind of ...
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What kind of floods occur within 6 hours of heavy rainfall?

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Flash floods
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River floods
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Coastal floods
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Pluvial floods
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Solution

The correct option is A Flash floods
Flash floods are those that occur within six hours during heavy rainfall. Flash floods can roll boulders, tear out trees, destroy buildings and bridges, and scour out new channels. Rapidly rising water can reach heights of 30 feet or more.

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