Global warming is related to climate and is a global phenomenon. Even though there are regional cold snaps (weather), the average global temperature (climate) continues to increase even during different regions' winter months, the two scientists went on to explain.
It is estimated that groundwater flooding affects a few hundred thousand properties in the UK. Groundwater flooding occurs as a result of water rising up from the underlying rocks or from water flowing from abnormal springs.
1 Dry soil can produce flooding when very intense rainfall occurs. 2  In the West, most canyons, small streams and dry arroyos are not easily recognizable as a source of danger. 3  A wall of water 10-15 feet high can scour a canyon suddenly. 4  Ice jams and snowmelt can help cause flash floods.