UK winter storms 2013-14 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main primary effects?
A
Strong winds
Huge Waves
Heavy Rainfall
2
Q
Facts about the strong winds
A
Scilly Isles= a gust of 92mph.
Berry Head, Devon recorded= winds of 91mph.
They reached hurricane force!
3
Q
Facts about huge waves
A
They were caused by strong winds, high tides and tidal surges.
Max was 25m off Southern Ireland.
Waves overtopped coastal defences.
4
Q
Heavy rainfall facts
A
In 67 days it rained twice as much as it normally does.
5
Q
Secondary effects
A
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