The great storm 1987 Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the great storm happen?
A
Warm air from Africa and cold air from over the Atlantic created an intense depression
Predicted to miss England but changed course so people weren’t prepared
Winds over 100kmph
Extreme low pressure of 953mb
Rapid temperature change
2
Q
What were the impacts of the 1987 storm?
A
19 killed 15 million trees blown down 5 million homes without power Channel ferry blown ashore Buildings collapsed £15 billion in insurance claims
3
Q
What were the responses?
A
6000 fire brigade calls
Internal enquiry at MET office led to improvements in observation coverage by using more ships, buoys, aircraft and satellites
