what damages were caused by the third flood event?
Killed 1,835 people and forced the emergency evacuation of 70,000 more.
North Sea flood of 1953
They estimated that flooding killed 1,835 people and forced the emergency evacuation of 70,000 more. Floods covered 9% of Dutch farmland, and sea water flooded of land. An estimated 30,000 animals drowned, and 47,300 buildings were damaged, of which 10,000 had to be taken down (or were swept away). The total damage is estimated at 1 billion Dutch guilders.
where does the money from the dartford toll go It is used to cover the budget deficit. what is the location of this crossing? It is on the River Thames in England, carrying the A282 road between Dartford in Kent in the south and Thurrock in Essex in the north. does this crossing has any other routes? Yes, the the Woolwich Ferry and the Blackwall Tunnel. when was the tunnel founded? 1897 was there any bombing there? Yes, on 18 January 1979 a bomb planted by the Provisional IRA detonated at 12:40 a.m., causing an explosion in a gas holder near the southern exit. across which river the other route mentioned above for? River Thames any incident that took place on this ferry? Yes, on 3 August 2011, 19-year-old ferry worker Ben Woollacott died after falling off the boat into the River Thames. where is the name of the river mentioned above derived from? From Middle English "Temese", is derived from the Brittonic Celtic name for the river, "Tamesas". which major watersports are frequently carried out on this river? Rowing, sailing where is the first sport originated from? In the Ancient World, all major ancient civilizations used rowing for transportation, commerce, and war. It was considered a way to advance their civilization during war and peace. what is this sport all about? It is the act of propelling a boat using the motion of oars in the water by displacing water to propel the boat forward. what are the types of this sport systems? Rear-facing and forward-facing which are the major flood events that are associated to the above mentioned river? The 1928 Thames flood, 1947 Thames flood and North Sea flood of 1953
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North Sea flood of 1953 [SEP] Resulting damage
The Zeeland dikes were breached in 67 locations. Large parts of South Holland, Zeeland and North Brabant were inundated. In North Holland only one polder was flooded. The most extensive flooding occurred on the islands of Schouwen-Duiveland, Tholen, Sint Philipsland, Goeree-Overflakkee, the Hoeksche Waard, Voorne-Putten and Alblasserwaard. Parts of the islands of Zuid-Beveland, Noord-Beveland, IJsselmonde, Pernis, Rozenburg, Walcheren and Land van Altena were flooded, as well as parts of the areas around Willemstad, Nieuw-Vossemeer and parts of Zeelandic Flanders. The highest death tolls were recorded on the islands of Schouwen-Duiveland and Goeree-Overflakkee. Afterward, the government formed the Delta Commission to study the causes and effects of the floods.