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Term

flooding

Term

A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland and/or tidal waters, and/or the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. A great flow along a watercourse or a flow causing inundation of lands not normally covered by water.

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Publication year

2004

Definition source URL

http://www.eionet.eu.int/GEMET

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EEA

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European Environment Agency

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Long definition

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