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Welcome to the collection of images dedicated to the natural phenomenon of floods! If you want to see authentic photographs and illustrations of floods, this is the place to find materials that will help you understand this process and its features.

Floods are the expansion and overflow of water masses beyond the usual riverbed, lake, or other body of water, occurring as a result of rising water levels. They can arise due to melting snow and ice, heavy rains, rising groundwater, or storm surges in seas and large lakes. Floods often cover adjacent lowland areas, creating temporary inundated sections that can spread over significant areas.

Photographs of floods usually depict blurred shorelines, flooded meadows, forests, agricultural land, roads, and sometimes settlements that have ended up underwater. Areas around floods may be covered with silt, and along with the water, plant debris and soil are transported. Floods are often accompanied by changes in vegetation: bodies of water with aquatic and riparian plants appear, creating habitats for various species of fish and birds.

Seasonal variations in floods depend on the climatic conditions of the region: in some places they occur in spring during floods, while in others they follow heavy precipitation in summer or autumn. They play an important role in ecosystems, contributing to soil renewal and maintaining biodiversity. Depending on the landscape, floods can take the forms of flooded floodplains, marshy areas, islets, and channels.

Understanding the nature of floods is crucial for agriculture, hydrology, ecology, and urban planning, as their impact on natural and anthropogenic ecosystems is significant. Photographs and images of floods provide the opportunity to study their dynamics, scale, and interaction with the environment, which is important for planning and protecting areas.

Floods

Energetic flowing stream of orange liquid with air bubbles
Dynamic Stream of Orange Liquid with Bubbles