Floods can cause lots of negative changes to our community and environment. To learn more about what causes floods and how to prepare for them, check out this SciShow Kids video. When fast flowing flood waters rush over the banks into our community, they can cause chemicals, trash, and other hazardous materials to get into our waterways. Check out this WSPA 7 News video that shows how far water can travel outside of the normal path of the French Broad River during a flood. Floods also threaten animals that live in or near water and can greatly disrupt the ecosystem where many animals call home. SUNUPTV has an interesting video that shows how flooding can impact wildlife in positive and negative ways. While floods are often considered a bad thing, they can also have some positive impacts! Floodwaters can carry nutrients and enrich the soil, as well as provide breeding grounds, support migration, and make animal and bird species stronger. | |