Biescas Northern Spain Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is somewhere that had a flash flood
A
Biescas , northern spain
2
Q
When
A
August 1996
3
Q
How many people died
A
87 killed
200 injured
4
Q
Why did it happen?
A
It came after 2 days of heavy rain and thunderstorms. A bridge above the campsite came blocked with a fallen tree and acted as a dam. When it broke it sent a torrent of mud,rocks and uprooted trees through the campsite in a 2 meter deep, fast flowing floodwater.
5
Q
Why are flash floods deadly
A
They arrive without any warning
