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S & T - Earth Science
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Floods
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Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley
Division
One of the most challenging jobs faced by the US Army Corps of Engineers is controlling
the staggering quantity of water flowing down the Mississippi River. Find out how they try
to accomplish this impossible task.
Controlled Flooding of the Colorado
River
The Glen Canyon Dam offers scientists a unique opportunity to simulate the seasonal
flooding that occurred in the Colorado River basin under natural conditions prior to the
building of the dam. Read about the programs and their impact on river management.
Coping with Floods
The extension service of North Dakota State University has a good selection of material on
preparing for floods and their aftermath. The information is all carefully indexed and is
as complete as any you can find online.
EarthSat Floodwatch
A complete set of tools for professionals and devoted amateurs, link here for a suite of
flood forecast maps, management tools and watershed modeling systems.
Flood Management and Remote
Sensing
Using remote sensing devices orbiting the planet, NASA has developed enhanced flood
prediction and damage assessment capabilities. Because real-time data is readily
available, it is best utilized by disaster relief and other government agencies.
Flood Stories From Around the World
Read a remarkable collection of flood myths from hundreds of cultures and countries.
Surprisingly similar, almost every civilization has a tale of the inundation of the world
and the near destruction of deity-offending mankind.
Floodplain Management
Provided as a public service, this large reference site covers everything from the basics
on flooding to strategies for minimizing damage. Bottom dwellers should pay heed to the
flood insurance information.
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