uk storm Flashcards

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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

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

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worst coastal flooding in the UK since 1953

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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

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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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