Bostcastle Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where
A
Cornwall
2
Q
What happened
A
Extreme river flooding
3
Q
When did it occur
A
16th august 2004
4
Q
How much rainfall
A
75mm in 2hrs
5
Q
What are the causes
A
Impermeable shake Rock
Trees blocking channel
Harbour wall created bottleneck
Steep relief of river valley
6
Q
How many cars were destroyed
A
50
7
Q
How many houses were destroyed
A
80
8
Q
How many people were left stranded
A
150
9
Q
What were some effects
A
Disruption to local businesses
Habitats lost
Costal pollution
£4m in insurance claims
10
Q
What were responses to the flood
A
Rebuilt car park to be raised with permeable surface
Deepened and widened river
Rebuilding bridges, homes and businesses
