Flooding In a MEDC Flashcards
1
Q
What is the case study for flooding in a MEDC?
A
Boscastle, U.K.
2
Q
When was the boscastle flood?
A
16th August 2004
3
Q
Name the river that flows through boscastle?
A
River valency
4
Q
Name a physical cause of the Boscastle flood
A
Over 60mm of rainfall fell in 2 hours
5
Q
Name a human cause of the Boscastle flood
A
A lack of flood protection and old, small drainage systems which were insufficient to cope with the flow
6
Q
Name an effect of the Boscastle flood
A
Homes, businesses and cars belonging to 1,000 people were swept away
7
Q
Name a response to the Boscastle flood
A
Widening channel an lowering bed by 0.7m to increase discharge capacity
