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17 Cards in this Set
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Where did the depression begin?
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Bay of Biscay
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When did the Great Storm hit?
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The night of the 15th/16th October 1987
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When did the storm reach the Humber Estuary?
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5:30 am
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How strong were gusts in Gorleston, Norfolk?
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196km/h
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How many people died?
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18 died in England
4 died in France |
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How many homes lost their telephone connection?
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150,000
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Name a historical building were damaged and destroyed.
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Shanklin Pier
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How many buildings were damaged?
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1 million
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Insurance claims totalled how much?
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£1.4 billion
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What was closed due to no power?
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Gatwick Airport
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How many trees were blown down?
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15 million trees
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What % of trees did some areas lose?
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97%
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How long did it take for all fallen trees to be collected?
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2 years
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What did the Forestry Commission establish to help woodland owners recover fallen trees and offer advice on replanting?
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Forest Windblow Action Committee
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When were severe storm warnings issued?
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3 hours before the storm hit
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When were the Ministry of Defence warned that military assistance might be needed?
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1am
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What did the government establish in the wake of the Great Storm?
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The National Severe Weather Warning Service
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