‘I do not remember the weather so severe…’ a historical perspective on weather extremes in Wales

Cerys Jones; Sarah Davies

‘I do not remember the weather so severe…’ a historical perspective on weather extremes in Wales

Department of Geography and Earth Sciences

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Abstract

The recent storms, which threw Aberystwyth into the spotlight and most of the beach onto the prom, have brought debates about our vulnerability to extreme weather and climate change closer to home. In this presentation, we draw on the rich archive of documentary sources to identify episodes of past extreme weather in Wales. We examine how these events affected local communities, how they have been remembered and discuss how a historical perspective on the weather can provide insights into how we deal with extremes today.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 08 May 2014
Event	C3W Public Lecture - Abersytwyth, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration: 08 May 2014 → …

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Conference	C3W Public Lecture
Country/Territory	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
City	Abersytwyth
Period	08 May 2014 → …

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‘I do not remember the weather so severe…’ a historical perspective on weather extremes in Wales

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