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In recent history the worst floods to hit the UK were probably held to be the floods of 1947. There had been a lot of heavy snowfall in this year which underwent a sudden and unexpected thaw and extremely heavy rain. This resulted in widespread flooding across the UK with many rivers breaking their banks. Flooding occurred all over the country with the Fens, the Midlands, East Anglia, the South and parts of Yorkshire most badly hit. In the 1950s the East Coast of the UK was also badly hit when high winds and North Sea surges flooded this coastal area.
Until recent years floods seemed to be isolated incidents. Notable major UK floods during this period included:
- 1979 - Llandovery in Wales stands on the flood plains of various rivers. Following a river breach in 1979 the area has been flooded in 1987 and 1998.
- 1998 - in 1998 heavy rain caused flooding in the Midlands with estimates of nine weeks of rain falling in two days.
- 2000 - in the Autumn of 2000 Rossett in Wales suffered severe flooding following heavy rainfall and uncontrollable river levels.
- 2004 - in this year the Conwy Valley in Wales saw its flood embankments breached two times in one year causing severe flooding. This year also saw the famous flood at Boscastle when two rivers burst their banks.
- 2007 - the worst flooding in modern history occurred in 2007. Floods here caused significant damage to Northern Ireland, East Yorkshire, the Midlands, Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and South Wales. This flooding is held to be at a similar level - if not worse - than the great floods of 1947.
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How is flood named or classified?
Floods are classified based on their size, duration, and intensity. Some common classifications include flash floods, river floods, coastal floods, and urban floods. Additionally, floods may be named based on their geographical location or the specific river or body of water that causes them.
How are floods named?
Floods are typically named based on the region or specific location where they occur. Sometimes, floods may be given names based on the river or body of water that is experiencing the flooding. In some cases, the severity or impact of the flood event may also influence how it is named.
Floods that happened?
Some major floods in recent history include the 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods, the 2018 Kerala floods in India, and the 2017 South Asia floods that affected India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. These floods caused significant damage to infrastructure, crops, and resulted in loss of life.
What are sudden violent floods that occur shortly after a storm what are they called?
flash floods
How do floods lead to soil conservation?
Floods can lead to soil conservation by depositing sediment and nutrients onto the land, replenishing soil fertility. The water from floods can also help to distribute soil particles more evenly across the landscape, reducing erosion in some areas. In addition, floods can create wetland habitats which can help to filter and purify water, promoting overall soil health and conservation.
What are the famous floods in Asia called?
The famous floods in Asia are called the hurricanes. These floods usually have a devastating effect as they lead to loss of lives and the destruction of property.
What is cumbria famous for?
Cumbria is famous becaouse of the floods and the shootings ;D
What are 3 of US most famous floods?
Wow!I have no idea!
What were the responses to the somerset floods?
Building of the dams and dykes are some of the responses of the Somerset floods.
Why are some hazards like floods socio-natural hazards?
why are some hazards like floods social -natural hazarts
Are there any famous floods that caused many deaths?
Bangladesh Flood in 1998 & 2004
What are some recent floods?
Queensland
How is flood named or classified?
Floods are classified based on their size, duration, and intensity. Some common classifications include flash floods, river floods, coastal floods, and urban floods. Additionally, floods may be named based on their geographical location or the specific river or body of water that causes them.
Are floods always bad?
No, the impact of floods can have many effects, some good and some bad. In ancient Eggypt the annual Nile floods were anticipated as a way of revitalizing the soil with a fresh deposit of fertile silt.
Where were all the flood's?
some floods were in the river Thames but others i don't know What do you think? It floods because the weather
How are floods named?
Floods are typically named based on the region or specific location where they occur. Sometimes, floods may be given names based on the river or body of water that is experiencing the flooding. In some cases, the severity or impact of the flood event may also influence how it is named.
Are some floods are useful?
Some floods are very useful. Floods carry sediment that are often rich in nutrients. Many coastal civilizations historically (Egyptians on the Nile) have relied on floods to fertilize their agricultural lands. These lands would otherwise be infertile and not be able to support the great populations that grew along the river.
