SOMERSET LEVEL FLOODS MINI CASE STUDY Flashcards
Topic 2
1
Q
Explain the physical causes of the flooding
Somerset recieved three times the usual amount of rainfall between Dec 2013 and Feb 2014
This contibuted towards the flood event because…
A
This contibuted towards the flood event because this caused the ground to become saturated meaning the ground couldn’t soak up as much water.
2
Q
Explain the physical causes of the flooding
High tides and storm surges
This contributed towards the flood event because…
A
This contributed towards the flood event because this prevented fresh, river discharge (water from flowing freely out into the Bristol chanel). This caused river discharge to break up and flood the surrounding area.
