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Extreme precipitation events

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Unusually intense rainfall or drought conditions caused by climate change that can increase sediment loading and flooding.

AP course connection

Topic 9.5: 9.5 Global Climate Change

Unit 9

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