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Flood forecasting for Newfoundland and Labrador available online
 
7 June 2006

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Badger flood
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The town of Badger, located in the central region of Newfoundland and Labrador, during the flooding in February 2003, when the water level rose 2.3 metres in less than one hour and froze, putting parts of the town in ice for weeks.

Credits: Newfoundland & Labrador Deparment of Environment & Conservation
 
 
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Newfoundland, Canada
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Envisat's MERIS captured snow-covered Newfoundland and Labrador on 12 February 2006.

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Flood risk map of Badger
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Risk map of Badger showing areas prone to flooding: blue represents the normal water surface, orange represents the 'designated floodway', meaning flood waters often reach this area, while yellow represents the 'designated floodway fringe', where flooding is less common.

Credits: Newfoundland & Labrador Deparment of Environment & Conservation
 
 
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Minister Clyde Jackman
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Clyde Jackman, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister for the Department of Environment and Conservation.

Credits: Newfoundland & Labrador Deparment of Environment & Conservation
 
 
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