Boscastle Flood

Question 1

Which part of the physical landscape does the Boscastle flood come under?

Answer 1

Rivers

Question 2

What happened in Boscastle?

Answer 2

• steep valley that acted like a funnell for water
• 1.5 billion litres of water
• at the confluence of 3 rivers (paradise, Jordan, valency)

Question 3

What are the physical causes of the flood?

Answer 3

• over 60mm of rain in two hours
• flooding continued with high tide
• ground already saturated

Question 4

What are the human causes of the flood?

Answer 4

• lack of flood protection
• old drainage system
• lots of impermeable surfaces
• river bursting its banks due to trees and vehicles blocking channel

Question 5

What were the impacts of the flood?

Answer 5

• loss of 50 cars
• damage to animal habitat
• loss of tourism
• damage to homes & businesses