Question

Imagine that a developer came in and built a large mall and parking lot on top of the sandy soil in your example. How do you think that would affect the flood risk for that location?

Answer 1

Answer:

The mall and parking lot are not built on a solid foundation.

Explanation:

Sandy soil can erode and possible destroy the mall and parking lot will start deteriorating because of the poor choice of trying to save money but in the long run it will cost more to rebuild on a sold foundation.