flooding

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Flooding the area with water had not been considered, as it risked compromising the liner that prevents chemicals from leaking into the ground below, Arroyo said.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Flooding allowed the fish to escape into the Mississippi Basin, and to reproduce at rates that have overpowered native species.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Flooding can trigger sewage releases into rivers and estuaries, threatening wildlife with disease and toxic water, "exaggerating the number of wildlife death events".

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Flooding of the 5 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley prompted Caltrans to shut down all lanes between Tuxford Street and Lankershim Boulevard for several hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

The moon in partial fullness, mild, serene, Flooding the landscape with her mellow light, Illumined every old familiar scene, Brought their associations to her sight.

From Mountain idylls, and Other Poems by King, Alfred Castner