Uk storm surge Flashcards
1
Q
case study:
A
UK storm surge 2013
2
Q
where in the uk?
A
east and south east england
3
Q
what caused the worst flooding since 1953
A
high winds and 7m surge
4
Q
how many people died
A
2
5
Q
how many homes were flooded
A
1400
6
Q
how many residents were evacuated
A
thousands
7
Q
cost of damage
A
£100 million
8
Q
what happened in 1953
A
storm surge killing 326 people
9
Q
how did the storm surge in 1953 affect the 2013 one
A
improved flood barriers and tidal waves prevented same damage
