P1: C Boscastle Flood Flashcards
1
Q
Tell me about Boscastle (location, rivers, industry)
A
- Harbour village on North coast of Cornwall
- 90% of its local economy is tourism based
- On the confluence of three rivers.
2
Q
Why did the village flood? (4)
A
- drainage basin is steep
- many areas of impermeable rock (eg. granite)
- very heavy rainfall
- there has been deforestation further up stream
3
Q
When was it? (just the year)
A
2004
3
Q
What were the effects of the flooding? What happened? (4)
A
- 120 people were airlifted to safety
- 58 homes / businesses flooded
- hundreds of cars were washed away
- the damage cost over £2 million.
4
Q
Hard engineering schemes used: (2)
A
- Valency river channel deepened and widened to allow more water to flow through
- low bridges raised to prevent build up of debris
5
Q
Soft engineering: (2)
A
- new trees were planted along the river
- permeable grass surface was used to raise the carpark
6
Q
Social issue with the new management strategies: (1)
A
The scheme took 4 years to complete, distrupting the local community
7
Q
Economic issue with the new management scheme: (1)
A
Despite investing £10 million, it would be ineffective against a flood similar in magnitude to that of 2004
8
Q
Environmental issue with the new management scheme: (1)
A
Many residents feel the new bridge spoils the traditional character of Boscastle due to its modern design
