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Glossary of 2.1 flood events
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- MEDC FLOOD MISSISSIPPI
By how much had the river been straightened - 1750k
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Crops destroyed $ - 6.5 bn
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Damage in $ - $10bn
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Deaths, houses destoryed - 45, 45k
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How high were levees. - up to 15m and afforestation
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How much more reainfall than everage was experienced in several parts of the USA - 200%
- MEDC FLOOD MISSISSIPPI
How much of America does this river drain - 2/3rds
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When and why is the peak period for flooding - Late spring. Cyclonic rainfall.
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When was the unexpected flood event - 1993,
- RIVER MANAGEMENT
How is it being managed - Variety of state and federal projects. No overall control. Dams primarily for HEP, the flow control then irrigation.
- RIVER MANAGEMENT
How much daily water is piped from Colorado and tyo where? - 70%, San Diego
- RIVER MANAGEMENT
How much farmland is irrigated, how much mkw produiced? - 800k famland
120 mkw - RIVER MANAGEMENT
Little sediment reached delta resulting in... - Fish and birds that thrive on this ecosystem are dying out.
- RIVER MANAGEMENT
What is the probelm for farmers in Baja Califonria - They recieve little water. What they do get is polluted and salty.
- RIVER MANAGEMENT
What year and what name was the flood event caused by human error? - 1983 Parker Valley
- RIVER MANAGEMENT
Which desert cities and state have experienced largest population rises - Nevada up +37% 1991-8
Las Vegas, Tuscon, Phoenix
