Flood Management Case Study! Flashcards by H Liu | Brainscape

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When did Boscastle Flood happened?

A

16th August 2004

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Physical causes of Boscastle Flood!

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Steepside valleys converge
Thundery clouds developed

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Human causes of Boscastle Flood!

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Building alongside the river
Construction of small bridges

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Environmental Impacts of Boscastle Flood

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20 tonnes of soil moved (soil erosion)
Trees uprooted and washed downstream

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Social Impacts of Boscastle Flood

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84 cars wrecked
150 people air lifted to safety
No one died

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Economic Impacts of Boscastle Flood

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25 business properties destroyed
Insurance companies pay 20 Million Pound!

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What they have done to reduce future flooding in Boscastle!

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Afforestation and Raised Car Park

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