uk storm Flashcards
1
Q
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 …….
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2m in the north sea
2
Q
It combined with the spring tide and northerly wind, leading to the
A
worst coastal flooding in the UK since 1953
3
Q
There were at least 50 breaches of natural and human built defences around the UK coastline, with the flooding affecting
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1,400 homes and 1,000 businesses
3,200 hectares of farmland
10,000 people were evacuated
Insured losses totalled between
4
Q
It is estimated that ……………homes and businesses were protected by flood defences during the event
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800,000
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