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Recent Examples of floodplain
Due to this, the county is limited to regulate floodplain development.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Experts there said in a statement the impacts of the weekend’s extreme rainfall in Nepal have been exacerbated by rampant development and urbanization, including unplanned construction on floodplains and poor drainage.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Millions of people live in at-risk mountainous areas or near fertile floodplains.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Growing populations mean even more people are at risk
Sources: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Over recent decades, most coastal and floodplain areas in the Mediterranean region have also become densely urbanized, leaving little space for waterways.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Experts there said in a statement the impacts of the weekend’s extreme rainfall in Nepal have been exacerbated by rampant development and urbanization, including unplanned construction on floodplains and poor drainage.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Millions of people live in at-risk mountainous areas or near fertile floodplains.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Growing populations mean even more people are at risk
Sources: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Over recent decades, most coastal and floodplain areas in the Mediterranean region have also become densely urbanized, leaving little space for waterways.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodplain
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Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2025
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Of particular concern are the giant reservoirs of the Colorado River basin, Lakes Mead and Powell, which remain far below capacity.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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But, as their grassland habitat dwindled, so did their population.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Specifically, the credits now foreshadow particular moments that emerge over the course of the season: Look no further than the moment when innie Mark hobbles about a hilly grassland, which turns to be an actual milieu for a scene anchored by Gwendoline Christie in episode three.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2025
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Several viewpoints offer vertigo-inducing views into the canyon and the river far below.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Critics also point to the way the stunning property is used, with the ocean not coming into play enough and the large canyon only really being used on one hole.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Drag slider compare photos The prairie had been prime for burning after a dry spell and powerful winds spread the flames, with the fire complex eventually growing to cover an area nearly as large as Rhode Island, killing 4,000 cattle and 8 people, and destroying 151 structures.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Dec. 2024
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Drive across mostly empty prairie for an hour and come upon Sutton Bay and the place feels nearly surreal.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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The human journey is not easy because of rocks along the path, potholes and the occasional deer that appears out of nowhere — sometimes people can veer off the road.—
Wonder Drake,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Feb. 2025
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Washboard is significantly more comfortable, as are larger bumps and potholes on pavement.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside Online,
30 Dec. 2024
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From this elevation west across the deep gulch that existed was one of the toughest pulls of the entire trail.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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In the Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premiere, did Wim’s dad seem to find him pretty quickly, considering that that gulch was a long speeder bike ride away from home?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
6 Dec. 2024
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It’s known mostly for the Namib Desert coming down to the Atlantic Ocean coast, but also for mountains, canyons and savannas.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the new exhibits includes a 23-acre African savanna featuring rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and lions, according to past reporting.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Gorge is monitored by two snipers on annual rotations, each stationed on opposite sides of the ravine.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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These structures dot a ravine that functioned as a natural route between the nearby coast and other inland settlements, archaeologists said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Floodplain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floodplain. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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