River Tone And Parrett, Sommerset Levels

Question 1

What happened?

Answer 1

•Area is low-lying region in SW England,
• Winter of 2013-2014 saw prolonged flooding

Question 2

What were the Impacts of the flood

Answer 2

•Villages cut off as roads were impassable.
•Animals had to be moved from 6880 hectares of farmland.

Question 3

What are some physical causes.

Answer 3

•207mm rainfall in January 2014.- double expected

•High tides and storm surges in Bristol channel.-floodwater couldn’t be taken to sea

Question 4

What are some human causes?

Answer 4

•River hadn’t been dredged properly in 20 years-without dredging river can’t hold the water