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floods
Scope note
Relatively high water that overflows the natural or artificial banks of a stream or coastal area that submerges land not normally below water level.
Alternative terms
UF
↸
bankfull stage
UF
↸
flood preparedness
Broader Terms
BT
↑
hydrologic processes
More specific terms
NT4
↓
storm surge
Related terms
RT
⇆
controlled flooding
RT
⇆
hazards
RT
⇆
watershed management
Date of creation
20-Nov-2007
Accepted term
20-Nov-2007
Descendant terms
1
ARK
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More specific terms
1
Alternative terms
2
Related terms
3
Notes
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Metadata
BS8723-5
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