Flood - Boscastle 2004 Flashcards
0
Q
What was washed away?
A
75 cars, 5 caravans, 6 buildings, several boats
1
Q
What were the causes?
A
- 75mm of rainfall fell in 2 hours.
- The ground has heavy rainfall in the last 2 years.
- The drainage basin has steep slopes
- Boscastle is at meeting of three rivers
- High tide at time of flood
- Areas of impermeable slate
2
Q
How many people did helicopters rescue?
A
150.
3
Q
Which hospitals were put on standby?
A
Truro and Plymouth
4
Q
How much was invested into hard engineering?
A
£4.6 million
5
Q
What were the environmental impacts?
A
- Coastal pollution due to debris and car fuel at sea
- Damage to habitats
6
Q
What were the economic impacts?
A
- Income from tourism was lost
- Many insurance claims
- Cost of repair
