coastal erosion- Holderness Flashcards
1
Q
land lost to sea each year
A
1.8 metres- 10 metres in some places
2
Q
reasons for erosion
A
soft rocks- boulder clay
narrow beaches
groynes built further down coast
powerful waves- faces prevailing wind from arctic ocean
3
Q
impacts
A
homes collapsing into sea property prices dropped accessibility blocked- roads lost businesses lost eg caravan parks and farmland lagoons near Easington threatened
