Challenges of Natural Hazards: Weather Hazards In The UK Flashcards

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What are the WEATHER HAZARDS in the UK?

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Thunderstorms, Prolonged Rainfall, Drought, Extreme Heat, Heavy Snow, Extreme Cold, and Hurricane Warning

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Describe the UK WEATHER ROUNDABOUT

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The UK is perfectly placed with winds blowing in from all directions to bring the variety of weather we have

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What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2003?

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Heatwave

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What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2007-2009?

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Flood Events

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What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2009-2010?

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Heavy Snow

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What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2013-2016?

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More Flood Events

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What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2018?

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Beast From the East Parts 1&2

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What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2019?

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Hottest temperature recorded in the UK- 38.7oc

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What was an EXTREME WEATHER event in 2019?

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Heatwave caused wildfires around Greater Manchester

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