Example of a UK flood management scheme: Carlisle
I can use an example to discuss reasons, strategies and issues connected to a flood management scheme.
Example of a UK flood management scheme: Carlisle
I can use an example to discuss reasons, strategies and issues connected to a flood management scheme.
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Key learning points
- Carlisle is located in northwest England. It lies at the confluence of three rivers.
- Carlisle has experienced several major flooding events.
- £25 million was invested in a flood management scheme, combining hard engineering and soft engineering strategies.
- There were social, economic and environmental issues associated with the example flood management scheme.
Keywords
Severity - the seriousness or intensity of a natural hazard or event, such as a flood
Hard engineering - use of artificial structures and technologies to control natural processes, such as flooding or river erosion
Soft engineering - uses natural processes and landscape features to reduce the risk of flooding and erosion
Common misconception
Flood management can stop flooding of an area.
Flood management cannot stop flooding, but it can reduce the risk, frequency, and impact of floods.
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