Case Study: River Don (T.A) Flashcards
1
Q
How heavy was the precipitation?
A
1.7 times the average
2
Q
In 36 hours, how much rain did Sheffield have?
A
84mm - almost a months worth of rain
3
Q
Where did it happen?
A
South Yorkshire
4
Q
When did it happen?
A
2019
5
Q
How much was the flood defence cut by?
A
80%
6
Q
When was the flood defences cut?
A
2012
7
Q
How much peat had been removed from the Peak District?
A
80 million metres cubed
8
Q
Because of the removal of peat, how much water storage is available and what does this cause?
A
520b L causing water to rapidly flow into rivers such as River Don
