In Addition to Dams and Levees, What Are Two Other

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Essay

In addition to dams and levees, what are two other measures that may be taken to control flooding?

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Definitions:

Imbricated Clasts

Rock fragments arranged in a way that they overlap each other like shingles on a roof, typical in sediment deposited by flowing water.

Earthquake

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by movement within the Earth's crust or volcanic action.

Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed by the accumulation and consolidation of sediment, often in layers, under pressure over time.

Landslides

Rapid movements of rock and soil down a slope due to gravity.