boscastle flood Flashcards
1
Q
when did the flood occur
A
august 2004
2
Q
where is boscastle located
A
south west coast of Cornwall in a valley
3
Q
total amount of rainfall in 24hrs
A
200mm
4
Q
how many rivers meet in boscastle
A
3
5
Q
rivers which meet in boscastle
A
Jordan, paradise, valency
6
Q
how many deaths
A
none due to quick responses
7
Q
total cost of damage repairs
A
£15 million
8
Q
management strategies
A
-closed car park on top of valley and built a larger,permeable one lower down
-increased river width by 3m and depth by 0.75m
9
Q
impacts of the flood
A
-home insurance increased
-water pollution (30 floating cars)
-largest air lift operation since ww2
10
Q
what increased speed of surface run off
A
impermeable tarmac car park
