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1
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What is the name of the River that flooded Somerset in 2014?

A

River Tone and Parett

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How much rainfall did Southern England receive in January 2014?(mm)

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207mm

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How long had the River Tone and Parrett not been properly been dredged for

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20 years

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Where was extra water sent to from Somerset

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Taunton and Bridgewater

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5
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How many km of meanders were cut to straighten rivers?

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1750 km

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How many km of levees were built in River Mississippi and how high

A

3000km
15m high

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How many dams were built ?

A

Ohio River controlled by 100 dams

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Where were trees planted ?

A

Tennesse Valley

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What floodplain areas had been restricted from building houses?

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Rock Island

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How many deaths were caused by Typhoon Haiyan

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6190

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Which City suffered from loss of electricity during Typhoon Hayan

A

City of Bogo

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How many people were evacuated during Typhoon Haiyan

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371000

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Which airport was destroyed due to Typhoon Haiyan

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Tacloban

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How many Schools were destroyed due to Typhoon Haiyan

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10390

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When did the Türkiye Syria Earthquake occur?

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6th February 2023

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16
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What was the magnitude of the Turkey Syria Earthquake

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7.8

17
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How many deaths did the earthquake cause?

A

50000 in Türkiye
7000 in Syria

18
Q

How many buildings collapsed in Turkiye

A

230,000

19
Q

What region in Türkiye was there a loss of electricity and water supply

A

Katay Region

20
Q

How many people are living in temporary accommodation after the earthquake

A

2.7 million

21
Q

How much did the economy of turkey shrink?

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5.5 %

22
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What is the total cost of damage to buildings and infrastructure in Turkiye?

A

34 billion dollars

23
Q

How many landslide were recorded near the epicentre

A

3000

24
Q

Which dangerous chemical was mixed into rubble?

A

Aesbestos

25
Q

When was the last earthquake drill before the earthquake?

A

12 November 2022

26
Q

How many people took part in the Earthquake drill on 12 November 2022

A

57 Million

27
Q

When were new building regulations introduced?

A

2000

28
Q

What time did the earthquake occur?

A

1am

29
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How many people were sent to Türkiye for rescue operations

A

11000(77 From UK)

30
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How many people were rescued from collapsed buildings?

A

8000

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