Which of the following is true about the 1993 upper Mississippi River flood and 1976 Thompson River flood?
A) both floods lasted approximately the same amount of time
B) both floods resulted from similar-sized storms
C) in both floods, most damage occurred on a broad floodplain adjacent to the river
D) none of these

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The 1993 Upper Mississippi River flood and the 1976 Thompson River flood had different characteristics, including duration, storm size, and the nature of the damage incurred. The 1993 flood was a prolonged event affecting a broad floodplain, while the 1976 flood was a flash flood in a narrow canyon, indicating that none of the provided options accurately describe similarities between the two events.

Which of the Following Is True About the 1993 Upper