"Fluvial" and "Pluvial" are not best friends in some kids' cartoon, but different types of floods. How is a pluvial flood different from a fluvial one?

The main difference between a pluvial and fluvial flood is that a pluvial flood involves surface water during a heavy rain event, and is known as flash flooding. A fluvial flood is usually more gradual and involves a river or lake overflowing its banks.

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