Coastal Case Studies Flashcards by Kanchen Shakya | Brainscape

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Holderness - mappleton (cliff collapse)

Location

A

Stretch of coastline in Yorkshire

61km long

From flambourough head in the S
To spurn point in the N

Facing N sea

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Holderness - mappleton (cliff collapse)

What is the problem?

A

Cliffs retreating

7-10m during stormy yrs

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Holderness - mappleton (cliff collapse)

Why so quickly?

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Soft - easily erodible rock/materials

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