Geography SL
Geography SL
10
Chapters
152
Notes
Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Option B - Oceans & coastal margins
Option B - Oceans & coastal margins
Option C - Extreme Environments
Option C - Extreme Environments
Option D - Geophysical Hazards
Option D - Geophysical Hazards
Option E - Leisure, Tourism And Sport
Option E - Leisure, Tourism And Sport
Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Option F - The Geography Of Food & Health
Option G - Urban Environments
Option G - Urban Environments
Unit 1 - Changing Population
Unit 1 - Changing Population
Unit 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience
Unit 2 - Global Climate - Vulnerability & Resilience
Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security
Unit 3 - Global Resource Consumption & Security
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Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Geography SL
Geography SL

Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins

Advancements In Flood Forecasting A Historical Perspective

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668 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited on 16th Oct 2024

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Flashback to 1980s & 1990s - flood forecasting upgraded

In the 80s & 90s, flood forecasting and warning got more accurate, playing a critical role in mitigating flood problems. Thanks to advancements in weather satellites and radar tech.

Real world example

Despite advancements, over 50% of unprotected homes in England and Wales only receive a flood warning less than 6 hours before the flood. That's like finding out you've a history exam just before lunch when you've been studying geography all morning!

Flood forecasting in low-income countries (LICs)

Most LICs struggle with effective flood forecasting. Bangladesh bucks this trend. Why? Flooding there mostly originates from the Himalayas, giving authorities a warning time of about 72 hours.

Satellites & monsoons

Satellite imagery can help predict floods from monsoon rains. It's like having a bird's-eye view of a giant water balloon about to burst.

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Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins
Geography SL
Geography SL

Option A - Freshwater – Drainage basins

Advancements In Flood Forecasting A Historical Perspective

Word Count Emoji
668 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024

Table of content

Flashback to 1980s & 1990s - flood forecasting upgraded

In the 80s & 90s, flood forecasting and warning got more accurate, playing a critical role in mitigating flood problems. Thanks to advancements in weather satellites and radar tech.

Real world example

Despite advancements, over 50% of unprotected homes in England and Wales only receive a flood warning less than 6 hours before the flood. That's like finding out you've a history exam just before lunch when you've been studying geography all morning!

Flood forecasting in low-income countries (LICs)

Most LICs struggle with effective flood forecasting. Bangladesh bucks this trend. Why? Flooding there mostly originates from the Himalayas, giving authorities a warning time of about 72 hours.

Satellites & monsoons

Satellite imagery can help predict floods from monsoon rains. It's like having a bird's-eye view of a giant water balloon about to burst.

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