Question

are floods and droughts the same?

Answer 1

Periodic floods occur naturally on many rivers, forming an area known as the flood plain. Coastal flooding occurs when offshore low-pressure systems, like hurricanes, push ocean water ashore – this water is called a storm surge. A drought is more than no rainfall.

Answer 2

Periodic floods occur naturally on many rivers, forming an area known as theflood plain. Coastal flooding occurs when offshore low-pressure systems, like hurricanes, push ocean water ashore – this water is called a storm surge. Adrought is more than no rainfall.