LEARNZ Floods Podcast 2 of 2

The following questions are answered by people from MetService (Te Ratonga Tirorangi)and Greater Wellington Regional Council (Te Pane Matua Taiao). 1. Why are floods our number one hazard (and not earthquakes?) 2. Is there a definition of a flood? 3. What factors cause a flood? 4. Can you design cities and farms so they won't flood? 5. Where in Aotearoa are the most flood-prone places? Where are there no floods? 6. Are there priority places that authorities do not want to flood. For example, is it a low priority if some recreational places flood, such as a walking track or a sports field? More podcasts and info about flood experts at https://www.learnz.org.nz/floods222/connect-with-experts Educational videos about floods at https://www.learnz.org.nz/floods222/videos