London Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 hazards in London?
A
Drought
Flooding
Snow
Tornado
2
Q
When were there two dry summers, low river & groundwater levels?
A
June 2009
3
Q
In June 2009 how many litres of water were lost?
A
915million / day
4
Q
When was there torrential rain and flash flood?
A
July 2014
5
Q
In July 2014 how much rain fall fell?
A
More than half the average rainfall for July fell in an hour
6
Q
In July 2014 how many properties were flooded?
A
50
7
Q
When was there snow as a hazard?
A
December 2010
8
Q
In December 2010 how much did snow cost the UK economy? Why?
A
£1.2 billion a day
Roads and shopping centres were closed
9
Q
When was there a tornado?
A
December 2006
10
Q
How many were hurt in the 2006 tornado?
A
6
11
Q
How many houses and cars were damaged in the 2006 tornado?
A
150
