Floods

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  • Created by: Chlo98
  • Created on: 17-05-16 07:30
What hard engineering was used in the Boscastle flood?
Embankments, channel deepened, new channels made
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What soft engineering was used in the Boscastle flood?
Boscastle castle carpark raised in height, banks of river reinforced.
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What were the effects of flooding on Mozambique?
400 people were killed, thousands were homeless, $107 million spent.
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What were the effects of flooding on Tadcaster?
200 year old bridge collapsed, commutes are 16 minutes longer, gas leak, evacuations
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What management was used in Mozambique?
Cahora Bassa Dam ($12.6 million), Embankemtns, government appeal, more trees planted.
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What soft engineering was used in the Boscastle flood?

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Boscastle castle carpark raised in height, banks of river reinforced.

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What were the effects of flooding on Mozambique?

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What were the effects of flooding on Tadcaster?

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What management was used in Mozambique?

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