Beware: floods ahead!

06 - 07 July 2023 10:00 - 18:00 The Royal Society Free
Be aware floods ahead

This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2023.

Floods are becoming more likely as the climate warms - as we've seen in recent years, from Somerset or Whaley Bridge to Pakistan and Mozambique. Forecasting floods is tricky but has improved thanks to research and improved prediction by meteorologists and hydrologists. Flood defences and the choices we make about where to build houses can help reduce the impact of floods. Join scientists from the University of Reading to try your hand at flood prediction and managing the risk that it may flood, and to discuss our interactive climate stripes – a graphic representation of how the world is warming.

 

Attending the event

This drop-in activity will be held in the City of London 3 room at the following times:

Thursday 6 July 2023, 10am — 4.30pm

Friday 7 July 2023, 10am — 6pm

  • Free to attend
  • In person only
  • No registration required
  • Suitable for everyone
  • Travel and accessibility information - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
  • Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café

For all enquiries, please email us.