Case Study: Slapton Sands Flashcards
1
Q
When was the old site of Hallsands village destroyed?
A
26 January 1917
2
Q
How much did it cost to repair the sea wall at Torcross in 2016?
A
£2.4 million
3
Q
How much has the government offered to repair the A379 after storm Emma in 2018?
A
£2.5 million
4
Q
What is being done as a response to the frequent damages to the A379?
A
Improving the inland roads linking Torcross to the rest of Devon
5
Q
When did the Torcross sea walk crack and partially collapse?
A
Early February 2016
6
Q
How many people died when Hallsands collapsed?
A
0
7
Q
Why is managed retreat unlikely to work for a long time in Hallsands?
A
Extensive dredging in the past means that the area still erodes very quickly. The viewing platform recently collapsed
