Floods happen when more water is introduced to an area than can be quickly removed. That's about it, but there's more to floods, what causes them and the havoc they can wreak. Join Josh and Chuck in this super-saturated episode of Stuff You Should Know.
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating and sometimes terrifying world of flooding. They explore the hydrological cycle, explaining how the same water has been circulating around Earth for eons through evaporation, precipitation, and everything in between. The hosts discuss various types of floods - from seasonal monsoons that historically nourished civilizations along the Nile to catastrophic events like the 1889 Johnstown flood and devastating flash floods that can appear out of nowhere, washing away cars and lives in mere moments.
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