Somerset Level Floods 2014 Flashcards
1
Q
2 rivers found on Somerset levels
A
River parrett
River tone
2
Q
3 causes of the Somerset level floods
A
Prolonged rainfall
High tides and storm surges caused by Atlantic depressions
Local rivers had not been dredged for over 20 years
3
Q
What was the estimated cost of the Somerset level floods in 2014
A
£10 million
4
Q
How many homes were flooded in somer set levels
A
600
5
Q
2 environmental impacts of the Somerset levels
A
Sewage, pesticides and oil contaminated
Stagnant water was left deoxygenated for months
