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Why do geological maps reflect areas prone to flooding?

April 26, 2017areas flooding Geological Maps prone reflect

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Why do geological maps reflect areas prone to flooding?

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Areas which have been flooded in the past have deposits of clay, silt and sand left by the flood water. These areas are called floodplains and coastal plains and can be extracted from geological maps indicating areas with a potential to flood in the future.