Urbanization has caused rivers that have been modified through engineering to be flashy during precipitation events.

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Urbanization often involves altering natural landscapes through development and engineering, such as constructing paved surfaces, buildings, and stormwater management systems. As a result, the runoff from precipitation events is often more concentrated and rapid, leading to increased flow and flashiness in the modified rivers.

Urbanization Has Caused Rivers That Have Been Modified Through Engineering