Effects of the Towyn Flood Disaster

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Towyn floods in 1990 - a look back at the devastation.

A look back at the causes and effects of the flood disaster in and around Towyn, north Wales in February 1990, showing the devastation caused by the floods.
From: Week in Week Out After the Flood
First Broadcast : 15 February 2000

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Coasts

Keywords : Floods

Notes : Can use clip as a spur to a brainstorm - what causes floods? How does flooding effect people? WJEC GCSE specifications - the effects of coastal flooding - Case Study Towyn.


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