Boscatle, UK 2004 MEDC
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- Causes Physical/Human
- The rivers Valency and Jordan flow from Bodmin Moor, which is covered in a thin layer of impermeable peat.
- Man made culverts were widened to allow more water to flow easily to river Valency.
- A 10ft wall of water swept through the village.
- Heavy rain throughout the summer had saturated the soils.
- The rivers Valency and Jordan flow from Bodmin Moor, which is covered in a thin layer of impermeable peat.
- Where and when?
- South West of England
- Cornwall (location of Boscastle)
- Lies in the valley where 2 rivers confluence in that valley.
- Monday the 16th of August 2004.
- Responses?
- Immediate
- Firemen cut their way into the roofs of buildings to allow people trapped inside to escape.
- The RAF and coastguards deployed 7 helicopters to rescue people trapped in cars and on the roofs of buildings.
- More than 120 people were lifted to safety by helicopters.
- Long term
- The government promised extra funding and support to help clean up the area.
- Immediate
- Effects?
- Short term
- Many buildings were totally ruined by floodwaters.
- Six buildings and a bridge all collapsed.
- Houses were completely demolished.
- Uprooted trees piled up 30 feet high against buildings.
- Long term
- The road which passes through the village was washed away.
- The village is almost totally reliant on tourism for its income.
- Shops were closed for nearly a year!
- The clean up bill = millions.
- Bridges rebuilt.
- Short term
- Boscatle, UK 2004 MEDC
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