Category Water
Rainfall is very important at the Tufa Field. It feeds the streams, and in extremes, contributes to land instability, affects run-off into Englishcombe Lane and Moorfields, and contributes to down-slope springs that cause local flooding. The Wunderground network is a… Continue Reading →
Surface water flooding is a constant feature in the Tufa Field. Rainwater runoff from the hill above and the permeable nature of the underlying geology, means that frequently and unpredictably, springs form. Some of these are the permanent springs that… Continue Reading →
A shocking new National Trust Map released today shows the continuing threat posed by climate change. The Bath area is picked out as particularly susceptible to Slope Collapse and Soil Heave due to excess rainfall and flash flooding. The Tufa… Continue Reading →
