Heavy rains and overflowing rivers have caused extensive flooding in some parts of the US midwest and in eastern regions of the US as well.

暴雨和泛滥的河流在美国中西部和东部地区造成了大面积的洪水。

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NASA's Terra satellite's first view of northeastern Japan in the wake of a devastating earthquake and tsunami reveal extensive flooding along the coast.

毁灭性的地震和海啸过后，美国太空署的“泰拉”卫星拍摄到的第一张日本东北部图像展示了海岸沿线的严重洪灾。

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The outburst flood wave could have traveled as far as 1,250 miles downstream, breaking the river's natural banks, causing extensive flooding and even making the Yellow River switch course.

溃坝洪水可能向下游奔涌了1250英里（约合2000公里）之远，冲毁了黄河的天然河岸，令许多地方被淹，甚至导致了黄河改道。

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And on the other hand, if the monsoon is particularly heavy it can cause extensive flooding.

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There has also been extensive flooding in the southeastern part of Iceland as parts of a glacier were melted by the volcano.

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Chan says extensive flooding may lead to loss of life from drowning and disease.

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They are usually stationed in another region that has seen more extensive flooding in the past.

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Further North, Jersey City and Hoboken reported extensive flooding throughout their downtowns.

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Anne McIntosh, Tory MP for the Vale of York which suffered extensive flooding, raised the issue in the Commons on Wednesday.

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