UK weather Hazard

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Uk Weather Hazard
Storm Eunice
When did Storm Eunice happen?
16th - 14th of February 2022
Why was Storm Eunice significant?
it was the biggest storm in the UK since 1987
Causes for Storm Eunice
strong polar vortex
winds
pressure
How strong polar vortex created Storm Eunice
strong polar vortex created a high temperature across the polar front
How winds created Storm Eunice
strong polar vortex strengthened the winds in the polar jet stream
How pressure created Storm Eunice
Lobes of pressure created extra tropical cyclones (large storms)
cyclones
large storms
Social consequences of Storm Eunice
schools closed
couldn't meet with family
train lines and roads ruined or cancelled
couldn't leave the country
not able to go to work
Economic consequences of Storm Eunice
damage to power and internet infrastructure - companies had to deploy engineers
power outages
damage to buildings, infrastructure and roads
top of St Thomas' Church in Wells fell to ground
more than 1 million people were without power in the UK due to Storm Eunice
more than 400 flights cancelled due to Storm Eunice
O2 arena roof was torn off by the winds of Storm Eunice