Case Study - Spanish pyrenees Flashcards
1
Q
What actually happened?
A
Flash flood sent torrents of water, mud,rocks and uprooted trees into campsite
2
Q
Where did this happen?
A
Spanish Pyrenees
3
Q
How many people died and how many people were injured?
A
- 60 people died
- 200 injured
4
Q
Why did this happen?
A
Few days of heavy rain caused small streams to overflow. A bridge was blocked by trees and eventually gave way and water behind it came crashing into campsite
5
Q
When did the flood in the Spanish Pyrenees happen?
A
August 1996
