What is the likelihood that this catastrophe will recur

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From the list below, pick ONE historical flooding incident to focus on in your essay. the Central China Flood of 1931, the Amero Nevado del Ruiz Lahar of 1985, or the flood in the Indus River Valley in 1841. Give a description of the disaster and the events that led up to it. Determine any other natural disasters or risks that occurred before the flooding event to make the flood worse. Identify the primary damage, as well as the economic and environmental costs of the flood. What is the likelihood that this catastrophe will recur, and what precautions have been taken to reduce that likelihood?

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