boscastle Flashcards
(6 cards)
what were the effects of boscastle flood
25 businesses destroyed
50 buildings damaged
4 bridges washed away
stress and anxiety
20 million in repair damages
cars washed away
where is boscastle
small town in cornwall england
when did the flood happen
august 2004
what did the flood managment scheme involve
4.6 million pounds spent
widening of channel
river depth increased by 0.75m
rebuilt bridge with wider arch to prevent debris building up
how successful was it
4.6 million pounds is low compared to the 20 million pounds insurance payouts
town has been protected from floods since
community flood plans have been established to raise awareness
some locals did not like the appearance
what caused boscastle flood
over 75mm of rain in 2 hours
heavy rain for a number of days causing the ground to be saturated
debris filled the river channel
relatively impermeable ground
small bridges blocked the water
vegetation was removed
