ATTAK Z Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Just watching TV about all the poor souls being flooded out down south ... hope no members are affected ... around here we have a lot to thank the Dutch for (Cornelius Vermuyden in particular) since they sorted the drainage of the area in the mid 17th century ... my house is less than 5 metres above sea level !!! Quote
ianphampton Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 When the icecap melts and the sea level rises by 5.5metres, you're going to need wellies, then! Quote
GMballistic Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 This map below shows how Britain could look in 2050 if the Antarctic ice continues to melt. Sea levels rising could cause lot's of problems for sure. Quote
Richie-B Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 This map below shows how Britain could look in 2050 if the Antarctic ice continues to melt. Sea levels rising could cause lot's of problems for sure. I guess that's photo is taking a yes vote in to account lol 4 Quote
Humpy Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) Will post some videos from today of a customer I went to today and it was really surreal seeing how flooded this place was! Also bottom of town ( Winchester ) is literally at breaking point and had the navy down today doing a double defensive sand bag wall. Also they have put lots of 1 ton sand bags in the river itchen to slow down the flow/back up the water of the itchen and basically using the local farmers land as flood plains. Will post a video later and you will definatley think what hell! Edited February 12, 2014 by Humpy Quote
Richie-B Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 (edited) I seen this one on clark motorsports fb page things do look bad all jokes aside I believe its time we stopped sending cash abroad or millions on making sure birds have somewhere nice to live and start spending the cash looking after our own Edited February 12, 2014 by Richie-B Quote
ZEUS Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 My boat that is near Tewksbury is sitting almost 3 metres above its normal mooring level and rising! Quote
GMballistic Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 My boat that is near Tewksbury is sitting almost 3 metres above its normal mooring level and rising! I'd park it outside your house ~ may come in useful soon if the rain doesn't stop. 1 Quote
Ekona Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 There's a puddle outside my front door. It's okay though, I stepped over it, but it was a close call. 2 Quote
Fodder Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Tithe thing is it's not just February floods. Some folks haven't had a break from it since Christmas. We are getting a right battering with the wind in chester. Lots or roof tiles on neighbouring properties gone as well as fence panels. Crazy stuff on the news too 1 Quote
Tigerzed Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 This map below shows how Britain could look in 2050 if the Antarctic ice continues to melt. Sea levels rising could cause lot's of problems for sure. I'll be either dead or on my last legs by then so not arsed really !!! Quote
Richie-B Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 read somewhere they think the rise will be 63m if everything melts. Along with that there wasthis link that shows you altitude above sea level by using your post code. I come in at 69m so I might get a nice sea view http://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm Quote
GMballistic Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 read somewhere they think the rise will be 63m if everything melts. Along with that there wasthis link that shows you altitude above sea level by using your post code. I come in at 69m so I might get a nice sea view http://www.daftlogic...nd-altitude.htm 83.202m Above sea level so I'm safe. 1 Quote
Ebized Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 read somewhere they think the rise will be 63m if everything melts. Along with that there wasthis link that shows you altitude above sea level by using your post code. I come in at 69m so I might get a nice sea view http://www.daftlogic...nd-altitude.htm Anyone got a houseboat I can buy Quote
ZEUS Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 My boat that is near Tewksbury is sitting almost 3 metres above its normal mooring level and rising! I'd park it outside your house ~ may come in useful soon if the rain doesn't stop. 122m above sea level so I might chance it and leave the boat where it is GM 2 Quote
Richie-B Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 read somewhere they think the rise will be 63m if everything melts. Along with that there wasthis link that shows you altitude above sea level by using your post code. I come in at 69m so I might get a nice sea view http://www.daftlogic...nd-altitude.htm Anyone got a houseboat I can buy you need some mevis bell tyres..... if your older than 30 you will know what I mean Quote
JetSet Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Really bad here tonight, wind is frightening and has already caused some minor damage. Some flooding as well but nothing to get worried about. Pete Quote
GMballistic Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 read somewhere they think the rise will be 63m if everything melts. Along with that there wasthis link that shows you altitude above sea level by using your post code. I come in at 69m so I might get a nice sea view http://www.daftlogic...nd-altitude.htm Anyone got a houseboat I can buy you need some mevis bell tyres..... if your older than 30 you will know what I mean I'm older than 30 and haven't a clue what you mean?! Google search wasn't much help either. Quote
Ebized Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 you need some mevis bell tyres..... if your older than 30 you will know what I mean er...............more than double that age but ain't got a clue what mevis bell tyres are Quote
tomdotc Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 This has happened near me. Dartford crossing and Sheppey bridge closed as well, causing massive delays across Kent, wind speeds getting a bit ridiculous. Quote
JetSet Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Here's an interactive flood map. You can zoom in and adjust the sea level height and watch as your house either vanishes under the sea or in my case becomes an Island (I'm 102m above sea level) . It covers the entire world so you can watch Florida vanishing or The Netherlands for that matter. http://flood.firetree.net/ Pete 1 Quote
Richie-B Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 8m above sea level dude you need a snorkel Quote
GMballistic Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Here's an interactive flood map. You can zoom in and adjust the sea level height and watch as your house either vanishes under the sea or in my case becomes an Island (I'm 102m above sea level) . It covers the entire world so you can watch Florida vanishing or The Netherlands for that matter. http://flood.firetree.net/ Pete That's pretty cool. Quote
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