boscastle

Question 1

what are the three rivers in boscastle

Answer 1

valency
jordon
paradise

Question 2

why was the flood especially harmful

Answer 2

there is 3 rivers that all flooded

Question 3

causes of the flood

Answer 3

rainfall
bridge was too small
lots of rain earlier in the week

Question 4

how much rainfall was there before the flood

Answer 4

185mm in 5 hours

Question 5

why was the bridge being too small an issue?

Answer 5

trees became stuck in the bridge and it clogged - prventing water from escaping down the river

Question 6

what damage happened

Answer 6

bridge and road destroyed
cars washed away
no deaths, one heart attack and one severed thumb??
windows ripped out

Question 7

how many cars were washed away from the car park

Answer 7

80 cars

Question 8

rescue

Answer 8

helicopters
life boats
coast guards watched the harbour to ensure no one was washed out to sea

Question 9

how many helicopters were sent

Answer 9

6

Question 10

how many lifeboats were sent

Answer 10

2

Question 11

long term problems after the flood

Answer 11

decrease tourism
shops were shut
value of homes decreased