Facts and Figures Flashcards
What is the name of the River that flooded Somerset in 2014?
River Tone and Parett
How much rainfall did Southern England receive in January 2014?(mm)
207mm
How long had the River Tone and Parrett not been properly been dredged for
20 years
Where was extra water sent to from Somerset
Taunton and Bridgewater
How many km of meanders were cut to straighten rivers?
1750 km
How many km of levees were built in River Mississippi and how high
3000km
15m high
How many dams were built ?
Ohio River controlled by 100 dams
Where were trees planted ?
Tennesse Valley
What floodplain areas had been restricted from building houses?
Rock Island
How many deaths were caused by Typhoon Haiyan
6190
Which City suffered from loss of electricity during Typhoon Hayan
City of Bogo
How many people were evacuated during Typhoon Haiyan
371000
Which airport was destroyed due to Typhoon Haiyan
Tacloban
How many Schools were destroyed due to Typhoon Haiyan
10390
When did the Türkiye Syria Earthquake occur?
6th February 2023
What was the magnitude of the Turkey Syria Earthquake
7.8
How many deaths did the earthquake cause?
50000 in Türkiye
7000 in Syria
How many buildings collapsed in Turkiye
230,000
What region in Türkiye was there a loss of electricity and water supply
Katay Region
How many people are living in temporary accommodation after the earthquake
2.7 million
How much did the economy of turkey shrink?
5.5 %
What is the total cost of damage to buildings and infrastructure in Turkiye?
34 billion dollars
How many landslide were recorded near the epicentre
3000
Which dangerous chemical was mixed into rubble?
Aesbestos
