Example of a river flood: River Eden, Cumbria (2015)
I can explain how physical and human factors interacted to cause the River Eden flooding in Cumbria in 2015.
Example of a river flood: River Eden, Cumbria (2015)
I can explain how physical and human factors interacted to cause the River Eden flooding in Cumbria in 2015.
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Key learning points
- The River Eden valley is located in the northwest of England.
- In December 2015, Carlisle and surrounding towns were flooded.
- Physical and human factors interacted to cause the flooding.
Keywords
Saturated - soil or ground that has absorbed the maximum amount of water it can hold
Flood defences - structures built to protect areas from flooding
Floodplain - a flat area of land next to a river that is prone to flooding
Common misconception
Flooding is caused only by heavy rainfall.
Heavy rainfall is a key factor, other phyiscal and human factors, such as relief, geology and land use also affect the flood risk.
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