Somerset Levels Flashcards
Name a consequence of the flood
Roads became impassable and there was 6880 hectares of flooded farmland
When did the Somerset levels flood
In 2013-14 saw it see prolonged flooding
Where is the sommerset levels
It is a low lying region in the south west of England
Give two physical causes of the flood
A combination of impermeable clay rock and low interception due to grass meant that it was at risk and due to 207mm of rainfall that month which was twice more than expected that month.
There were severe winter storms that month which was the worst experienced since records began
Give two human causes of the flood
The river tone and parret were not dredged properly in 20 years
Extra water was pumped away from Taunton and bridge water to protect new homes built on the flood plains
