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Study finds soil composition isn't key to southeast Raleigh flooding

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Phys.org

Publication Date
2022-05-13

Some types of soil act more like concrete than a sponge, allowing water to flow off to flood streams, creeks and rivers. However, a recent study by North Carolina State University researchers suggests recurrent problematic flooding in part of Raleigh is more likely due to the amount and location of paved surface in the area, rather than to the composition of soil.

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https://phys.org/news/2022-05-soil-composition-isnt-key-southeast.html