Natural Hazards - Cumbria, UK 2009 Flooding Flashcards
1
Q
What was the date?
A
19-20 November 2009
2
Q
What was the depth?
A
8 feet in places
3
Q
What was the damage?
A
£100 million
4
Q
What did the government do in response?
A
provided $1 million to repair bridges and roads
5
Q
How many homes were flooded?
A
1500
5
Q
How many people were evacuated by helicopter?
A
50
6
Q
How much did the Cumbrian Flood Recovery Fund raise in 10 days?
A
$1 million
7
Q
What was a long term response?
A
a £4.5 million management scheme involving flood defences
8
Q
What is the average annual rainfall for the UK?
A
700-2500 millimetres
9
Q
What caused the flooding?
A
A wet period left the soil saturated with water.
