Case study - Holderness Flashcards
1
Q
what is significant in terms of erosion here
A
europes fastest eroding coastline due to isostatic sinking and sea level rise
2
Q
what were the 1953 coastal floods
A
high spring tides, river discharges and 125mph winds caused coastal defences to be swamped
-over 2,000 died
-more than £5 billion damage
3
Q
what did the 1953 floods lead to
A
they held the line but only with an expectancy of 30-50 years
-this strat was questioned
-sea wall,groynes and rock armour
4
Q
what did this defence cause
A
severe erosion to the south of Hornsea and Mappleton
