Boscastle Flood 2004
The flood that hit Boscastle in 2004 resulted in the largest air rescue since the second world war. We are going to explore the CAUSES of the Flood, The EFFECTS of the flood on humans, and the environment, and the long and short term RESPONSE that have been put in place to reduce the impacts of future floods.
Boscastle Village
Using this video, look at the area of Boscastle.
- What human or physical features can you observe that would cause a flood?
- What existing flood defences can you see?
Human Impacts
How did the flood affect the local people?
Watch the clip below and answer the questions found on this worksheet.
Impacts of the Flood
Watch this video to see the effect of the flood on humans and the environment. Make a list of effects you can observe from the clip.
Responses to the Flood
Boscastle - 10 Years on
Use the Worksheet below and the Youtube Clip to identify the short and long term responses put in place in Boscastle as a result of the flood.