Cockermouth Flood Developed Country Flashcards
1
Q
When
A
2009
2
Q
Causes
A
- 31 cm rain in 24 hours
- warm moist air from Atlantic = relief rainfall
- ground saturated
- steep mountain slopes
- confluence of two rivers
- urban growth of town
3
Q
Effects-human
A
- 1 policeman died
- 1300 houses flooded
- businesses flooded
- estimate cost £100 million
- 4 bridges collapsed
- 12 bridges closed, Workington cut in two as no access
4
Q
Effects-physical
A
- land flooded
- fields 1 meter deep in places
5
Q
Response
A
50 evacuated by helicopter
6
Q
Aid
A
- £1 mill provided from government for repairs and cleanup
- Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund raised £1 mill
7
Q
Repair
A
- army helped repair bridges
- repair houses and businesses
