Flood Causes & Effects No matter what type of flood you’re dealing with, they are generally caused by the same key factors and there are always negative effects. In this section, we’ll cover the basic causes and effects of flooding to help you better understand this dangerous meteorological...
Downtown Johnstown, Pennsylvania, after the disastrous flood of 1889. Photo courtesy NOAA Photo courtesy NOAA In addition to destroying Johnstown, the wall of water also flooded towns farther "downstream," including Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy NOAA Photo courtesy NOAA Dam Failure Sometimes...
Carrol lives in Los Angeles now, but he was born in Johnstown and lived in the Capital Region for many years. His Lake George history runs deep because he worked for Charles Wood, the wealthy proprietor who founded Storytown USA which eventually would become The Great Escape. Carroll was emp...
After a flood, it is very important to stay away from any remaining flood waters. It is possible that they will contain things that are hazardous to your health, such as sewage and chemicals. It is also possible that a downed power line or underground electrical source has caused the water...
A population and economic overview of Cambria County, Pennsylvania following the 1977 Johnstown Flood Purpose – This paper seeks to examine the extent of monetary damage, the loss of life and the effect on employment caused by 1977 Johnstown Flood and thei... J Spencer,R Myer - 《Disaster ...