East Anglia Effects Of Coastal Flooding Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 social effects
A
40,000 people made homeless
24,000 homes were damaged
2
Q
Name 2 economic effects
A
two hundred miles of railway was out of action
infrastructure such as power stations and gas works were out of action
3
Q
Name 2 environmental effects
A
16,000 hectares of agricultural land was flooded with salt water
winds generated large waves in the North Sea that damaged coastal defences
4
Q
what is a storm surge?
A
A rise in sea level beneath a severe storm (low pressure system)
