Case Study - Flooding Flashcards
1
Q
Did the Boscastle floods take place in an LEDC or MEDC?
A
MEDC, UK
2
Q
When did the floods take place?
A
August 2004
3
Q
How did the flooding come about?
A
- Exceptional amount of precipitation due to a storm
4
Q
How much rain fell in 4 hours?
A
6 inches of rain
5
Q
How much was the damage caused to buildings?
A
£500 million
6
Q
How many footbridges were washed away?
A
4
7
Q
What happened to the visitor centre?
A
Destroyed
8
Q
What happened to the river?
A
Widened and deepened
9
Q
How much was the flood defence scheme worth?
A
£4.6 million
10
Q
What new system was put in place after the floods?
A
new pumping system
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