Definition of «inundation»

Inundation refers to an overwhelming flood or a sudden influx of something. It can also mean the submergence of land by water, either due to natural causes such as heavy rainfall or melting snow, or man-made events like dam failure or coastal storm surges. In addition, inundation can be used metaphorically to describe a sudden influx or overwhelming amount of something, such as an idea or emotion.

Phrases with «inundation»

Sentences with «inundation»

Comparison of 1850's Government surrveys with recent surveys does not seem to show 4 miles of inundation of coastal tidelands. (planet3.org)
Human - made structures, such as levees and canals, have changed the regular patterns of tidal inundation in coastal wetlands and have become a main element in determining coastal wetland distribution. (sciencedaily.com)
As I wrote in a cover story last month, massive sheets of ice in Antarctica essentially hold humanity hostage, placing hundreds of millions of people at risk of inundation from rising seas. (grist.org)
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