North Sea Storm Surge, Coasts Flashcards
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Severe coastal risk and short-term impacts
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In 1957, storm surge killed 2500
In 2013, the conditions were the same, killed 15
Air pressure fell in Iceland pushing hard waves into the side of UK
Worst surge by immingham (5.8m)
100,000 homes lost power, 2500 flooded
