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Hawaii Storms Flood Towns, Dam at Risk
Two storms hit Hawaii this week. Muddy floodwaters from the storms damaged streets and swallowed vehicles.
A 120-year-old dam on Oahu is at risk of failure. More than 4,000 people were told to leave. Towns north of Honolulu received evacuation orders.
Klear Note — Dams hold back water in reservoirs. If a dam fails, it releases massive amounts of water downstream, flooding towns and homes.
Key Terms 3
- Oahu
- One of Hawaii's main islands, home to Honolulu.
- evacuation
- When people are told to leave an area for safety.
- dam
- A wall built to hold back a large amount of water.