Flashcards in Local scale river catchment case study (Pickering Beck) Deck (8)
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location
England - Yorkshire
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why is it susceptible to flooding
geology (gritstone and limestone) so ground quickly becomes saturated- increased surface run off
is also fed by numerous tributaries- increases volume of water in the main channel
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2007 floods - economic impact in the Yorkshire and Humber region
damage estimated at £2.1 billion
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compare the river discharge in May and June 2012 at Pickering Beck
4.5 cumecs in June and 0.5 cumecs in May- increased by 9 times- peaks and troughs
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relief of the area and how this exacerbates flooding
steep relief= faster run off= river reaches bank full discharge quicker. also limits the width of the river- so it holds a smaller volume of water
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vegetation
'grips' are in place that cut through the peat to improve drainage and create faster run off. result in faster channel flooding.
heather burning also occurs
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flood management- what are the 3 main principles
to slow water at the top of the catchment
to store water in the middle catchment
to improve water flow passing through the bottom of the catchment
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