Which of the following scenarios is more likely to cause a flash flood than a slow-onset flood?
A) the melting of snowpack in the spring time,coupled with rain
B) sustained rains during a distinct wet season
C) the failure of a stream channel's levees
D) the sustained presence of a storm over a region

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The failure of a stream channel's levees can lead to a sudden release of water, causing flash floods. Flash floods occur rapidly, often without much warning, unlike slow-onset floods which develop gradually from prolonged rain or melting snow.

Which of the Following Scenarios Is More Likely to Cause