Coastal management- Holderness Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it located
A
east coast of UK
2
Q
what is it famous for
A
fasted eroding coast at 1.8m each year
3
Q
what are the reasons for this
A
geology = made of soft rock such as boulder clay
narrow beaches so less protection and sediment moved by longshore drift
4
Q
what else does holderness have
A
powerful waves over north sea ( long fetch) so increase energy
man made structures such as groynes to prevent long shore drift
5
Q
what are the management strategies
A
4.7km long sea wall
groynes rock armour
groynes = 2m£
