Sheffield flood Flashcards
1
Q
case study
A
sheffield 2007
2
Q
june 15
A
90mm of rain
3
Q
june 25
A
100mm of rain
4
Q
causes
A
1) prolonged rainfall
2) saturated soil
3) confluence of several rivers
4) steep slopes
5
Q
how many people drowned
A
2
6
Q
how many people had no power for 2 days
A
13000
7
Q
how much did the football stadium flood by?
A
8m
8
Q
what were the health risks
A
raw sewage
9
Q
How many homes flooded
A
1200
10
Q
Landscape causes
A
- steep hills
- 3 rivers meet
11
Q
Human causes
A
- impermeable surfaces
- blocked drains
- drains not big enough
