Case Study- Walton on the Naze Flashcards
0
Q
What rate are the cliffs eroding at?
A
1-2m per year
1
Q
What are the cliffs made of?
A
London clay and red crag
2
Q
What percentage of the residents work in tourism?
A
7%
3
Q
What was built in front of the town in 1977?
A
Groynes and a sea wall
4
Q
What was done to the cliffs?
A
They were re-graded, making them less steep
5
Q
What was done in 1998?
A
300 tonnes of rock armour were added
6
Q
What was done in 1999?
A
Sand was added to the beach (beach replenishment)
7
Q
How many people live there?
A
12,000
8
Q
Where is it found?
A
Essex, SE England and NE of London
9
Q
How far from the cliff edge is the important Naze Tower now?
A
35m
