CaseStudyNH: Cockermouth Floods Flashcards
1
Q
When did it happen?
A
19th November 2009
2
Q
Social effects?
A
- 1 person died
- power supplies cut off
- schools closed
3
Q
Economic effects?
A
- total cost 276.5 million
- businesses lost stock
4
Q
Environmental effects?
A
- number of bridges collapsed
- landslides
- hundreds of trees damaged
5
Q
Physical causes?
A
- a conveyer of warm moist air was travelled towards Britain
6
Q
Human Causes?
A
- impermeable surfaces
- houses were built along the flood line and close to the river
7
Q
Immediate responses?
A
- rescuing people
- residents were housed elsewhere
8
Q
Long Term Responses?
A
- flood walls
- refurbishment of shops and improvements
- roads were resurfaced
