British Storms- Winter 2014 Flashcards
0
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Most exposed area:
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Coastal, South-west
1
Q
Causes:
A
Sequence of storms caused by powerful jet streams
Strong wind, low pressure
2
Q
Main impacts:
A
600 homes flooded
Blocked transport
Floods
100,000 buildings lost power
3
Q
Responses:
A
600 military personnel on ground 1,650 officers £30million from government on flood defences 42 new flood schemes 55 schemes to protect 43,000 homes
