EQ2 Cumbria floods Flashcards
What causes flooding in Cumbria?
The combination of warm westerly winds and uplands like the Cumbrian fells creates orographic rainfall.
What unusual weather pattern contributed to flooding in Cumbria?
The jet-stream remained over the north west longer than usual, bringing rain-laden depressions from the Atlantic.
How many homes were flooded in Cumbria in 2015?
Over 5200 homes were flooded.
What temporary measures did residents have to take after the flooding? (cumbria floods)
Residents had to live in temporary accommodation.
What local services were affected by the cumbria floods?
Schools, healthcare, shops, and offices were forced to close temporarily.
What psychological impacts did residents face due to the flooding in cumbria?
Many residents suffered anxiety, stress, and psychological trauma.
How much rain fell in Cumbria within 24 hours during the flood?
341.1 mm of rain fell in 24 hours.
What environmental impacts resulted from the cumbria flooding?
River banks were eroded, rivers were contaminated, soils were eroded, habitats destroyed, and ecosystems affected.
What was one consequence of saturated ground after the flood? (cumbria)
The saturated ground led to landslides.
What economic impacts did the cumbria flood have on businesses?
Many businesses closed, and transport and infrastructure were damaged.
What was the estimated cost of flooding in Cumbria in 2015?
The cost of flooding was £400-500 million.
How did flooding affect house prices in Cumbria?
House prices fell in flood-risk areas.
What effect did the risk of flooding have on tourism in Cumbria?
The risk of repeated flooding deterred tourists from visiting.
Where is cumbria?
North west England
