Case Study 12: Happisburgh, Norfolk

Question 1

Describe the main natural features?

Answer 1

The coast at Happisburgh is made of soft play cliffs which rise to a height of about 10 m
• to the south of the village there are smaller cliffs of sand and clay
• The beach is narrow and flat. The cliffs are eroding at a rate of about 2 m are you

Question 2

Explain how the area is being managed sustainability?

Answer 2

• along with this close to the village, a line of riprap has been placed where old coins and revetments where they have been places as a way of slowing the rate of erosion
• The cliffs are still eroding and weathering but this managed retreat will allow the villages to stay in their homes for a little longer
• further to the south, the farmland is being allowed to ride, this management technique is called do nothing this area is not seen as being valuable enough to protect erosion he allows longshore drift to carry materials self to help build up the beach at sea Palling where the tourist industry is important

Question 3

Where is Happisburgh located?

Answer 3

North Norfolk