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What is the case study for MEDC flooding?
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Boscastle, Cornwall, 2004
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What was the cause and immediate effects?
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200mm of rain in 4 hours Steep hillsides contributed to a flash flood Located on a confluence the area receives water from two rivers Cars washed into sea Buildings and infrastructure almost completely destroyed 3 metre high wall of water swept village |
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What were the immediate response to the flood?
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Services responded quickly and effectively |
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What were the long term responses to the flood?
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£800, 000 spent on flood defences in 2005 |
