Explain how the use of heavy machinery in an area can lead to an increase in the severity of flooding.
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The use of heavy machinery can increase flooding severity by compacting the soil, removing vegetation, and altering natural drainage patterns. This disrupts natural water absorption and leads to greater surface runoff. Overall, these factors contribute to a higher risk and severity of flooding in affected areas. ;
Heavy machinery increases flood severity by compacting soil, which reduces water absorption, removing vegetation that helps manage water flow, and altering drainage patterns that redirect water. These factors lead to more surface runoff and higher flood risk. Overall, they disrupt the natural processes that regulate water movement on land.
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