Weather Hazards: BftE Flashcards
1
Q
What caused the storm?
A
Cold eastern winds travelled (unusually) west, creating a polar vortex above the uk.
2
Q
What social impacts were there?
A
- 10 people died
- thousands of schools closed
- supermarkets ran out of produce, panic buying
- people stranded on roads
3
Q
Environmental impacts
A
- 50cm of snow in places
- temperatures as low as -10°
4
Q
Economic impacts
A
- Ocado lost £1.5 million, unable to deliver produce
- farmers lost lambs due to cold
5
Q
What made the storm worse?
A
Storm Emma was happening at the same time in the uk
6
Q
How many people stuck on M80 and for how long?
A
Hundreds of people for 13 hours
7
Q
What responses were there?
A
- red weather warnings put out
- flood warnings issued
