Boscastle flood Flashcards
1
Q
causes of the flood
A
- heavy rainfall 75mm in 2 hours
- impermeable shale rock
- steep valley
- impermeable surfaces in village
- confluence of Jordan and Valency
2
Q
effects of the flood
A
- coastal pollution
- trees uprooted and habitats lost
- disruption to businesses
- 150 people stranded
- 80 houses destroyed
- 50 cars destroyed
3
Q
response/ management
A
- deepened and widened river to increase channel capacity
- rebuilt car park with permeable surface
- tree management upstream
- ## rebuilding homes, bridges and businesses
4
Q
where
A
northern Cornwall on 16th august 2004
