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What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?
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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.
The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
How Flood Insurance Works
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Flood insurance is different from regular homeowners insurance. How can you be sure you're covered by flood insurance, just in case?
Should You Ever Buy a Flood-damaged Car?
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Should you ever buy a flood-damaged car? Read about the risks in buying a flood-damaged car at HowStuffWorks Auto.
The Worst Flood in History (and 9 Other Catastrophic Floods)
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Floods have shaped landscapes, destroyed cities and taken lives for centuries. This list that starts with the worst flood in history looks at some of the most catastrophic floods in recorded history, from natural disasters fueled by heavy rain to human-engineered failures that ended in tragedy.
How to Prepare for a Flood
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NOAA is expecting widespread flooding throughout the United States this spring. Are you ready?
Ridiculous History: The 1919 Boston Molasses Flood Killed and Injured Dozens
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A 1919 explosion flooded the streets of Boston with molasses. The consequences were lethal. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
How do rescue teams search a flooded city?
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When a hurricane or flash flood strikes a city, it can leave residents stranded in their cars, homes or other buildings waiting for rescue. How do rescue teams know where to go first?
Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Horrifying, Dangerous, Really Cool
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What's the danger of floating fire ant colony rafts? Learn more about the insect survival strategy in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous
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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?