Extreme Weather in the UK - Case Study (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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2003 UK heatwave record temperature
2003 UK heatwave record temperature
38.1°C (100.6°F)
Location of 2003 UK heatwave record temp
Location of 2003 UK heatwave record temp
Gravesend, Kent, SE England
Months affected by 2003 UK heatwave
Months affected by 2003 UK heatwave
June, July, and August
Weather system cause of 2003 UK heatwave
Weather system cause of 2003 UK heatwave
High pressure system
Total deaths in 2003 UK heatwave
Total deaths in 2003 UK heatwave
2,000 deaths
Proportion of deaths from poor air quality in 2003 heatwave
Proportion of deaths from poor air quality in 2003 heatwave
One-third (1/3)
Railway speed limit in 2003 heatwave
Railway speed limit in 2003 heatwave
30 mph restriction
Farming industry loss in 2003 UK heatwave
Farming industry loss in 2003 UK heatwave
£13 billion
Wheat yield change in 2003 UK heatwave
Wheat yield change in 2003 UK heatwave
Fell 12%
Farm animals lost in 2003 UK heatwave
Farm animals lost in 2003 UK heatwave
Over 1000 (mainly cows and pigs)
Heat warning system after 2003 heatwave
Heat warning system after 2003 heatwave
Heat-Health Watch
Extra people on Brighton beach during 2003 heatwave
Extra people on Brighton beach during 2003 heatwave
1000 extra people
Lightning injuries in 2003 UK heatwave
Lightning injuries in 2003 UK heatwave
20 people
High pressure effect in summer
High pressure effect in summer
Little cloud and warm conditions
Economic impact on road surfaces in 2003 heatwave
Economic impact on road surfaces in 2003 heatwave
Road surfaces melted