Case Study - River flooding MEDC (causes/ effects/ responses)- Boscastle

Question 1

what where the physical causes of the flood?

Answer 1

the ground was already saturated from previous rain
impermeable rock and thin soil
rapid runoff into river
confluence of river valence and Jordan
high tide

Question 2

what where the human causes of the flood?

Answer 2

bridges where very low so acted as a dam when debris got caught water piled up and eventually burst into a big wave.
many roads and buildings built near river damage worse

Question 3

what where the primary impacts of the flood?

Answer 3

around 50 cars and caravans were swept out to sea
6 buildings swept away
many houses and shops flooded with mud, sewage as well as the water
roads under 2.75 m of water
few seriously injured

Question 4

what where the secondary impacts of the flood?

Answer 4

90% of economy dependant on tourism which was forced to close
insurance companies paid £20,000,000

Question 5

what was the new management put in place to prepare for when it happens again?

Answer 5

£4,600,000 spent on raising car park, moving and raising bridge and lowering and widening of river
at risk property’s suggested to use flood resistant materials and raise wires
emergency action plan and advice plan
flood again less damage