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This document discusses the classification and causes of natural and man-made disasters. It focuses on floods as a type of natural disaster. Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall, snowmelt, dam or levee failures, and ice jams. Areas at high risk of flooding include densely populated urban areas, locations near rivers and streams, recent burn areas, and mountainous regions. Floods can cause direct damage through high water velocities and erosion, as well as secondary effects like health issues from contamin

Author

Jyothi G

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EN