Zuiderzee Flood

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:disaster_response
gptkbp:affects increased investment in flood defenses
change in land use policy
gptkbp:aftermath drainage of the Zuiderzee
construction of the Afsluitdijk
gptkbp:casualties approximately 1000 deaths
gptkbp:cause storm surge
gptkbp:commemoration memorials established
educational programs developed
historical exhibitions organized
gptkbp:consequences changes in flood insurance policies
new regulations for coastal development
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for literature
inspiration for art
commemoration events held
gptkbp:date January 1, 1916
gptkbp:economic_impact damage to infrastructure
destruction of farmland
gptkbp:environmental_impact altered ecosystems in the region
habitat loss for local wildlife
increased salinity in affected areas
gptkbp:government_response emergency measures implemented
gptkbp:historical_significance led to water management reforms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zuiderzee Flood
gptkbp:impact gptkb:flooding
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:Friesland
gptkb:North_Holland
gptkbp:legacy influenced Dutch water management policy
remains a significant event in Dutch history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Netherlands
gptkbp:media_coverage photographic documentation
extensive reporting in newspapers
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Kingdom_of_the_Netherlands
local government officials
engineers involved in flood response
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:North_Sea_Flood_of_1953
gptkb:Storm_of_1916
gptkbp:research studied for hydrology
studied for climate change impacts
studied for disaster management
gptkbp:responds_to evacuation of residents
international aid received
gptkbp:type coastal flooding
gptkbp:year 1916
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IJsselmeer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5