Natural Hazards: UK Flashcards
1
Q
Which storm is the case study?
A
Storm Desmond
2
Q
When did SD occur?
A
December 2015
3
Q
What were the rain levels?
A
341.4mm of rainfall over 24 hours
4
Q
What measures were previously installed to protect the area?
A
self-closing flood barrier was also installed in 2013 which broke
5
Q
Give 3 primary impacts.
A
- 43,000 homes across Cumbria and Lancashire suffered from power cuts
- 5,200 homes were affected by flooding
- 3 died in Cumbria
6
Q
Give 3 secondary impacts.
A
- companies have to pay out up to £325 million to residents and businesses
- flooded causing habitat loss
- businesses suffered through damage to property and stock
7
Q
What post flood was done?
A
-government has pledged to spend £2.3 billion on flood defences between 2016 and 2022
