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Levee Breaches: Explained
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Levee breaches can occur due to various circumstances
"Overtopping" happens when water rises above the levee and spills over
"Structural impact" occurs when a boat, large object collides with levee
"Liquefaction" is when ground is saturated, no longer supports the earthen levee
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