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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.

Why does a flooded house need to be torn down?

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A flooded house is usually torn down if damage exceeds half the market value of your home. Learn how a flooded house can be saddled with structural damage.

Is it possible to save a flooded house?

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Is it possible to save a flooded house? Learn whether it's possible to save a flooded house in this article.

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.

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