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Britain and the Channel Islands have been experiencing the sort of supertides that experts had been predicting for 2015. Parts of the country’s coastline have been hit by waves as high as 50ft, and the Thames has burst its banks on multiple occasions. The last week of February saw the Environment Agency issue no fewer
Anyone who has faced flood warnings resulting from high tides in recent weeks will be in no doubt as to the impact they can have, but far fewer will understand the effect they are having on volcanic eruptions and, ultimately, on the world’s climate. Rising sea levels are undoubtedly causing more problems with coastal flooding,
This year could be marked by a wave of extremely high tides in Britain as a result of a rare alignment between the moon, sun and the earth. The unusual alignment is expected to increase the pull of gravity on the seas at certain points in 2015, leading to the occurrence of supertides and an
If you run a business in an area prone to flooding, your responsibilities go much further than simply checking the tide times and keeping a supply of sandbags in the store room. You also have a responsibility to ensure your employees stay safe, and that you do all you can to minimise the risk to
Preparing for a flood means much more than simply checking tide times and weather forecasts. Along with ensuring your home is as flood-proof as possible, there are preparations you can make to help you cope if the worst should happen. Make a plan If you are moving into a new property, or you have just