Boscastle Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Boscastle
A
England Cornwall
2
Q
When did the floods occur
A
August 16 2004
3
Q
What triggered the floods
A
A sudden storm
4
Q
How much rain fell
A
75mm the usual amount for a month but in 2 hours
5
Q
What was the result of the floods
A
Church was submerged
50 cars were gone
Businesses ruined
Tourism was affected
6
Q
What where the 2 river close to boscastle
A
Valency and Jordan
7
Q
What were some of the flood defensives put in place
A
Widening and deepening the river
Make it the car park higher
New drainage system
8
Q
What were the long term affects
A
Environmental habitats were destroyed
People had long term anxiety
