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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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