The giant metal walls keeping London above water
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DownloadLondon, is prone to severe flooding.
Like the disastrous 1928 Thames Flood that displaced thousands.
And the notorious 1953 North Sea storm that killed over 2,000 people throughout Europe.
"By far the biggest event was 1953. And it's the biggest natural hazard
to affect the UK sort of in the last 200 years."
Since then, this region hasn’t experienced such catastrophic floods, mainly due to this.
The Thames Barrier: A storm surge defense system that opened in 1984.
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Key Vocabulary (22)
People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.
To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.
To move a door, window, or lid so that an opening is no longer covered. It can also mean to start a business service or to begin an event.
To decide on and arrange in advance a set of actions to achieve a goal. It involves thinking about the future and making a sequence of steps to follow.
The planet Earth and all the people, animals, and things living on it. It can also refer to a specific area of human activity or interest.
Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.
Describing something relating to a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry, or metaphorically, being overwhelmed by an excessive quantity of something. In common usage, the form 'flooded' is typically used as the adjective to describe this state.
Describes a person or thing capable of adjusting to new conditions or environments with ease. It implies a high degree of flexibility and the ability to modify one's behavior or function to suit different circumstances.
A storm is an occurrence of bad weather characterized by strong winds and usually heavy rain, snow, or thunder. It can cause damage to buildings or disrupt travel and daily activities.
"The storm damaged several buildings in the area."
To stop a computer program, application, or digital window from running or being visible on the screen. It can also mean to physically shut a device, such as a laptop lid.
"I close every day."
A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface. It is generally smaller than an ocean and often partly or fully surrounded by land.
A large natural flow of water that travels across land and into the sea or a lake. It is a moving body of water that usually starts in mountains or hills.
The regular rise and fall of the level of the ocean caused by the pull of the moon and sun. It happens twice a day and affects how much of the beach is covered by water.
Grammar in This Video
"London, is prone to severe flooding"
"the gates can begin closing"
"is the largest structure of its kind in the world."
"The outer four gates always have their barriers up and closed."
"Since then, this region hasn’t experienced such catastrophic floods"
"The barrier, which stretches for a third of a mile across the Thames at Woolwich..."
"It's the first movable barrier ever built in the River Thames"
"it’s made up of 10 steel gates"
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