Rain tank
This rainfall run-off model shows what happens to water after it rains
We can explore how much water flows across the land into rivers, streams and drainage systems, compared to how much water is able to infiltrate into the soil.
The model is fun, accessible and interactive, helping people learn how the landscape and different surfaces and soils affect rainfall run-off.
Different inserts can be used to explore how runoff is affected by:
- different vegetation and soils (e.g. grass or peat bog)
- antecedent conditions (how wet or dry the soil is)
- land use and urban environments
- SuDS features (sustainable urban drainage systems)
We can also change the slope of the land surface to explore how topography affects how water moves through the landscape and the rate of infiltration.
Learning resources
Learning Resources: Rivers
Learning resources to help understand how engineered structures in the river channel, like culverts, screens and weirs, affect water flow and local flood risk.
Learning Resources: Catchments
Learning resources to help explore how different landscapes and land uses can affect how water flows and the risk of flooding
Learning Resources: Weather and climate
Learning resources to help understand the principles of weather monitoring, why it’s important and how this links to weather hazards and our changing climate.
Learning Resources: Coasts
Learning resources to help explore how different types and combinations of coastal defences can improve resilience to coastal flood risk and erosion.
