Coastal (deposition): Spurn point Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it located?
A
Holderness coast
2
Q
What is spurn point?
A
A spit
3
Q
What is a spit?
A
A spit is a continued (often curved) line of the coast formed when sand is deposited by longshore drift. An estuary/salt marsh forms behind the spit.
4
Q
How much of the total amount eroded is deposited?
A
Around 3% of the material eroded from Holderness Coast is deposited each year
