National Geographic: Eye in the Sky--Floods and Dams

HUMAN
IMPACT

Floods and
Dams

Ozone and
Pollution

Deforestation
and
Desertification

Overpopulation

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Natural flooding of rivers revitalizes the habitats of many plants and animals and enriches soils for planting. But floods can bring misery and death to those who live in their paths. Dams bring their own variety of mixed blessings.

Click on image of buildings in flood waters in Venezuela to Introduction photo gallery