Flooding in the Uk Revision cards of a flood in the UK to an MEDC which was in York in 2000. 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyWater and riversGCSE Created by: RukhsarCreated on: 12-06-10 12:35 Main Facts All rivers in the North - East of England were affected, and some rose to record levels. The peak level at the river Ouse at York was 25mm higher than the previous highest level recorded in 1625. Serious flooding occurred in 1947, 1978, 1982, 1991 and 1995. Flooding in the River Ouse at York is caused by a number of physcial and human factors. 1 of 3 Effects on human activity/ environment Changes in farming methods on the flood plains allow water to drain more quickly into rivers. The removal of peat from the moors, and forest from slopes, has encouraged water to reach the rivers more quickly. 2 of 3 Additional detail Estate agents warned that about 450 York properties hit by flooding could lose half their sale value, if they could be sold at all. York is situated at the confluence of the River Ouse and the River Foss, which also increases the risk of flooding. 3 of 3
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