Beast from the East
Where did the storm come from?
Russia
Which sea did it travel across, allowing it to gain more moisture?
The North Sea
Which storm did it collide with?
Storm Emma
What did stratospheric warming weakening the jet stream do?
Allowed a large cold air mass to cover the UK.
Give two possible primary impacts of the storm.
Any 2 from:
. roads dangerous or blocked
. abondon or sleep in cars overnight
. trains and flights delayed or cancelled
. difficult to get to hospitals and shops
. education disrupted by schools closing
How many people died?
10
How many cm of snow?
50
How cold did the temperature reach?
Below -10'C
How quick was the wind?
90mph
Give two possible secondary impacts of the storm.
Any 2 from:
. schools shut
. rail services cancelled
. people couldn't get to work easily
. shortage of food in some shops
. isolation of several villages
Give one possible response to the storm.
Any 1 from:
. red weather warning issued
. military helped by providing emergency rescue
What's the population of the UK?
64 million
What's the literacy rate of the UK?
99%
What's the percentage of people in poverty in the UK?
16.2%
What's the life expectancy in the UK?
80.4