Flood Threat to London (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Year of most recent major London flood
Year of most recent major London flood
1928
Deaths from 1953 North Sea storm surge
Deaths from 1953 North Sea storm surge
Over 300 people
Thames Barrier completion year
Thames Barrier completion year
1984
What Thames Barrier protects London from
What Thames Barrier protects London from
Tidal flooding/tidal water
Times Thames Barrier closed in 2013/14 winter
Times Thames Barrier closed in 2013/14 winter
More than 50 times
Barking Riverside location vs Thames Barrier
Barking Riverside location vs Thames Barrier
Downstream (no barrier protection)
Role of retention ponds at Barking Riverside
Role of retention ponds at Barking Riverside
Store excess water temporarily during floods
How homes at Barking Riverside avoid flood damage
How homes at Barking Riverside avoid flood damage
Built on raised land platforms
Definition of storm surge
Definition of storm surge
Sea level rise from low pressure & strong winds
Vegetation role at Barking Riverside
Vegetation role at Barking Riverside
Slows water infiltration, reduces surface runoff