Challenges of Natural Hazards: Weather Hazards In The UK Flashcards
What are the WEATHER HAZARDS in the UK?
Thunderstorms, Prolonged Rainfall, Drought, Extreme Heat, Heavy Snow, Extreme Cold, and Hurricane Warning
Describe the UK WEATHER ROUNDABOUT
The UK is perfectly placed with winds blowing in from all directions to bring the variety of weather we have
What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2003?
Heatwave
What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2007-2009?
Flood Events
What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2009-2010?
Heavy Snow
What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2013-2016?
More Flood Events
What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2018?
Beast From the East Parts 1&2
What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2019?
Hottest temperature recorded in the UK- 38.7oc
What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2019?
Heatwave caused wildfires around Greater Manchester