uk storm

Question 1

On the 6th December 2013 Storm ‘Xavier’ developed off the south-east coast of Greenland
As the storm moved south-east, it generated a …m storm surge in the …….

Answer 1

2m in the north sea

Question 2

It combined with the spring tide and northerly wind, leading to the

Answer 2

worst coastal flooding in the UK since 1953

Question 3

There were at least 50 breaches of natural and human built defences around the UK coastline, with the flooding affecting

Answer 3

1,400 homes and 1,000 businesses
3,200 hectares of farmland
10,000 people were evacuated
Insured losses totalled between

Question 4

It is estimated that ……………homes and businesses were protected by flood defences during the event

Answer 4

800,000