Somerset Levels Flooding | AQA GCSE Geography | Weather Hazards 12 [L4I3Xdux0Oq]
This topic video looks at the case study of the Somerset Levels Floods which is a popular case study for the UK extreme weather event. We explore the factors that led to such extensive flooding, the social, economic and environmental impacts of the flooding, along with the immediate and long-term responses used to help the people affected. It is part of the AQA GCSE Geography course - Paper 1: Unit A - The Challenge of Natural Hazards. #tutor2uGeography #AQAGCSEgeography #GCSEgeographyrevision #gcsegeography VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Somerset Levels (2014) 01:17 Why did it flood? 02:26 Flood impact - social 03:20 Flood impact - economic 03:51 Flood impact - environmental 04:24 Response - immediate 04:46 Response - long-term VIDEO SUMMARY This video looks at the flooding in the Somerset Levels in South West England in January and February 2014. It explains the cause of the flooding which was the wettest January on record, high tides conflicting with storm surges, and rivers not being dredged for over 20 years. It also covers the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the flooding, as well as the immediate and long-term responses. The long-term response included a 20 million pound flood action plan with the support of the Environment Agency. Need more help with GCSE Geography? Visit the tutor2u Geography website: Geography exam technique & revision workshops: Geography revision guides and flashcards: