Holderness Coast Flashcards
1
Q
Weather Causes
A
Low pressure weather system
High wind speed
2
Q
Weather Effects
A
50cm rise in water
Created large waves
High tide meant many sea defence couldn’t defend against advancing waves
3
Q
Overall Effects
A
400 homes flooded in Humber Region
7 Homes destroyed in Norfolk
4
Q
Responses
A
Evacuation of homes - Essex -2500, Kent -200, Lincoln -223 Sand bags distributed Temporary sea walls - South Ferriby Flood Warnings Tidal Barrier - River Thames + River Hull
