River Flooding Flashcards by Luc Carter | Brainscape

Q

What happened in Boscastle?

A

Boscastle, a small coastal settlement in the south west of England, flooded in August 2004.

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Q

Give causes of the flooding in Boscastle

A

Over 60mm of rainfall (typically a month’s rainfall) fell in two hours
The ground was already saturated due to the previous two weeks of above average rainfall

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