Stone storm: An adventure golf course is completely swamped by pebbles after a storm surge hit Westward Ho! in North Devon in January 2014.
During January & February 2014 a series of storms hit the UK
Key idea: The UK is affected by a number of weather hazards An overview of types of weather hazard experienced in the UK.
An overview of types of weather hazard experienced in the UK. Up to 4: Describe some examples of extreme weather in the UK 5/6: A more detailed description of extreme weather in the UK, with a wider range of examples. Can locate some of these events. Describes the impact of this extreme weather. 7+: Detailed description of extreme weather with a full range of located examples with data. Assess the impact on the people, economy and environment.
An overview of types of weather hazard experienced in the UK.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK? The coldest temperature ever recorded in the UK? The fastest wind speed ever recorded in the UK? 38.5⁰C in Faversham, Kent on 10th August 2003 -27.2⁰C in Braemar, Aberdeenshire on 10th January 1982 177 mph in Shetland in 1962
Can you think of any other extreme weather events that we experience in the UK?
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A B C D E F G
B Muchelney in Somerset, south west England cut off by flooding in 4 January 2014
Flood Warnings on 4th January 2014 Is there a pattern? How could you describe it?
A 28 June 2012: Lightening strikes the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle, north east England.
F 5 December 2013
Satellite image of the UK on 24th December 2010 The whole country!
D 28 June 2012: The ground looks like it is covered in snow in after a hailstorm in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
C 19 July 2013: People flock to Brighton beach, on the south coast, during a heat wave.
Spring 2012: South East England in the grips of a drought
21 December 2006: Thick fog closed London Heathrow airport for hours
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Extreme Weather in the UK: Storms
Describe the pattern on the map (4) Study figure 1, a map showing UK’s wettest winter on record in 2013/2014. Describe the pattern on the map (4) L1 1-2 marks: Names places/areas, may use data – ideas are separate lacks pattern. L2 3-4 marks: Clear idea of pattern. Data needed for 4 marks.
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Think of a word for each letter connected to the UK’s extreme weather Plenary Think of a word for each letter connected to the UK’s extreme weather Weather
Key idea: The UK is affected by a number of weather hazards An overview of types of weather hazard experienced in the UK.