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Old August 17th 04, 10:45 AM posted to uk.sci.weather
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Default The expression "flash flood"

Yesterday's disaster reminds us what a flash flood really is.

To use the expression to describe 12 inches of water under
the local railway bridge after a heavy shower is as daft --
even dafter, I reckon -- than the ubiquitous mini-tornado.

Philip Eden


 
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