Boscastle Flood, UK 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEEdexcel Created by: Sharla16Created on: 23-03-17 19:58 What year did it happen? 2004 1 of 10 What is the name of the river that flooded? The river valency 2 of 10 How many millimetres of rain fell in 2hrs? 60mm 3 of 10 Why was the ground already flooded? Previous two weeks of heavy rain 4 of 10 Why was there rapid surface runoff? The drainage basin had steep sides 5 of 10 How many people's homes, businesses and cars were swept away Over 1000 6 of 10 How much of Boscastles income comes from tourism? 80%. This was lost after the flood 7 of 10 How many lives lost None 8 of 10 What changes have been made to the river channel since the flood It's deeper and wider 9 of 10 How much has been spent on a new flood defence scheme 4.5 million 10 of 10
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