North Sea storm surge Flashcards by 12D2Emily Taylor | Brainscape

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What caused the north sea storm surge?

A

A depression named xaver

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How fast were the winds

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80+mph

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What were the impacts of the flooding?

A

significant coastal flooding in Boston, Hull, Skegness, Rhyl and Whitby
Scotland’s rail network was shut down, 100,000 homes lost power
2500 coastal homes and businesses in UK flooded
15 deaths

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How was the death toll so little?

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forecasting, warning, evacuation and improved coastal defences

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