River Lee Flooding Analysis

Flooding has led to serious geographical implications in Cork City, grid reference: W665 717 (Geoghegan 2008). The River Lee has a long history of flooding issues that have led to serious consequences economically, environmentally and educationally. In this essay I intend to analyse the causes for the River Lee flooding as well as the impacts that has geographically on environment and civilisation. Causes of flooding include the release of water from dams, flash floods and river overflow. Synchronously impacts of these causes include economic crisis, insurance issues, soil damage and property damages.
Historically, the River Lee has flooded repeatedly over the last century. It flooded in August 1986 as well as February 1997 (Fitzpatrick, Bree 2015) and more recently in November 2009. The river is a critical aspect of civilisation in Cork and has many geographical importances, such as shipping, tourism and transport. Yet this river becomes a serious hindrance to individuals when it floods; damaging homes, businesses and economies. The people of Cork build homes with flooding in mind. High steps leading up to the front doors of houses gives one
It is feared that further flooding will implement further damages as every year passes. The city of Cork may not be able to handle these damages as most of the city is built adjacent to the river. Small businesses, hospitals and large companies barely survived previous floods and another flood may be detrimental to the economy of Ireland. The River Lee is a fertile source of water, plumbing and living for the people of Cork. Yet when it floods it transforms into a devastating economic blunder, it destroys soils leading to falls in exports in Ireland, it destroys businesses and homes and interrupts education due to evacuations. It is prominent that the River Lee holds major importance to Cork, both positively and