Chapter 3 - Flooding In Cumbria
A compact flashcard set focusing on UK rainfall and flooding, highlighting average rainfall ranges, the impact on homes, causes of heavy rainfall, and specific details about the extreme flooding event in Cumbria.
What’s the average rainfall range in the U.K.
700 mm to 2,500 mm
Key Terms
What’s the average rainfall range in the U.K.
700 mm to 2,500 mm
How many homes were affected by the flooding
More than 1,500 homes
What was the cause of the rainfall
A very deep Atlantic depression moving northeastwards over Scotland and northern England
Tell me about the rainfall in Cumbria
Cumbria has already received a months worth of average rainfall so soil was already very wet and saturated so much rainf...
What were the impacts of the rainfall for people
Social impacts
Police officer was killed when a bridge in Workington collapsed
1,500 homes flooded cau...
What were the economic impacts of the floods
Many buisnesses closed and did not reopen until long afterwards
Debris transported by t...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What’s the average rainfall range in the U.K. | 700 mm to 2,500 mm |
How many homes were affected by the flooding | More than 1,500 homes |
What was the cause of the rainfall | A very deep Atlantic depression moving northeastwards over Scotland and northern England |
Tell me about the rainfall in Cumbria | Cumbria has already received a months worth of average rainfall so soil was already very wet and saturated so much rainfall flowed down the steep slopes of the Lake District into its rivers for 36 hours Water was flowing at a rate 25 times higher than normal average The river cockers flow exceeded anything seen in the previous 30 years |
What were the impacts of the rainfall for people Social impacts | Police officer was killed when a bridge in Workington collapsed 1,500 homes flooded causing great distress River water contaminated with sewage brought health risks |
What were the economic impacts of the floods | Many buisnesses closed and did not reopen until long afterwards Debris transported by the river destroyed 6 important regional bridges |
What were the environmental impacts of the floods | At the peak flow, water erosion by the river Derwent triggered landslides along its bank. The river tore loose and carried away hundreds of trees damaging local ecosystems and habitats |
Tell me about the worst hit place during the floods in Cumbria in 2009 | Town of cockermouth, caused £100 millions in damages including insurance claims, business losses and the cost of rebuilding roads and bridges However when they were rebuilt the town centre and shop fronts looked smarter than before |
How have management strategies to reduce risks of more flooding | New flood defences have been built at £4.5 million funded by central government and local community A mobiles wall built so it can also disappear for river view for tourism and cafes and restaurant views The environmental agency has Improved flood warning system - can send them directly to mobiles Help local buisnesses get back on feet by paying for adverts in national newspaper and announcing Cumbria was open for business as usual |