Many flash floods, including the one that occurred in Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon, are the result of thunderstorms that _____.
A)contain no lightning
B)form in a dry air mass
C)move slowly
D)have weak or nonexistent downdrafts
E)lack the dissipating stage

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Flash floods, like the one in Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon, often occur due to thunderstorms that move slowly. This slow movement allows for prolonged heavy rainfall over a single area, leading to rapid flooding.

Many Flash Floods, Including the One That Occurred in Colorado's