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1
Q

How much did the Thames flood barrier cost?

A

£594 million (£1.6 billion at today’s price)

2
Q

How often is the Thames flood barrier raised?

A

4-6 times per year

3
Q

How much does the sea level grow per year?

A

3.1mm

4
Q

When will the Thames flood barrier need replacing?

A

30-50 years

5
Q

How many building does the Thames flood barrier protect?

A

£80 billion

6
Q

When was the Thames flood barrier built?

A

1974-84

7
Q

What percentage of East Anglian salt marshes could be lost by 2050

A

22%

8
Q

How many people did the storm surge which people are worried may happen again in 1953 kill

A

300

9
Q

How much money does the Norfolk broads earn from tourism

A

£5 million

10
Q

What is at risk from rising sea levels in the fens

A

Valuable agricultural land

11
Q

How much of Bangladesh would be flooded by a 1 meter sea rise

A

15%

12
Q

Name two islands that could b underwater due to rising sea levels

A

Maldives and Tuvalu