UK Extreme Weather Flashcards

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What are 2 examples of an extreme UK Weather event?

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Somerset Floods 2014.

Beast from the East 2018.

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What is 1 social impact of the 2014 Somerset floods?

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Over 600 houses flooded.

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What is 1 figure of the economic impact of the 2014 Somerset floods?

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£10 million estimated in flood damages.

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What is an environmental impact of the 2014 Somerset floods?

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Floodwaters were heavily contaminated with sewage and pollutants.

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What is an immediate response to the 2014 Somerset floods?

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Villagers used boats to go shopping or attend school.

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What is an long-term response to the 2014 Somerset floods?

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£20 million Flood Action Plan launched by the Somerset County Council.

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