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Definition of Floodplains
1. floodplain [n] - See also: floodplain
Lexicographical Neighbors of Floodplains
Literary usage of Floodplains
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Elementary Physical Geography by Ralph Stockman Tarr (1895)
"floodplains. — Rivers are very often given more load than they are able to carry,
and of necessity they are obliged to deposit some. ..."
2. First Book of Physical Geography by Ralph Stockman Tarr (1902)
"River floodplains. — Streams that are carrying much sediment are often obliged
... Extensive floodplains are more common in mature rivers, and particularly ..."
3. Elementary Geology by Ralph Stockman Tarr (1897)
"floodplains.—Rivers which are not enclosed between rock walls, are often bounded
by plains which they themselves have constructed. ..."
4. Report on Costs and Benefits of Natural Hazard Mitigation by P. Michael Laub (1997)
"Land Use and Building Requirement in floodplains: The National Flood Insurance
Program Perhaps the most cost-effective way to reduce damages due to natural ..."
5. College Physiography by Ralph Stockman Tarr, Lawrence Martin (1914)
"The condition under which floodplains develop is the presence of more sediment
in time of flood than can be carried over the flooded lands. ..."
6. Bulletin by Geological Society of America (1899)
"Most floodplains are formed by the lateral cutting of streams as they ...
The floodplains of this region, however, belong to a totally different class. ..."
7. Migratory Fishes of South America: Biology, Fisheries and Conservation Status by Joachim Carolsfeld (2003)
"floodplains on islands in the river typically have small local catchment areas
and are generally dependent on river water throughout the year. ..."
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