Coastal (management): Mappleton Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it
A
Mappleton
2
Q
Describe the coastal management at Mappleton.
A
In 1991, almost £2 million spent on rock groynes to prevent longshore drift
3
Q
What issues are there with the coastal defences?
A
The prevention of longshore drift stops material from reaching beaches further down. This means the cliffs further along the coastline are unprotected and are eroded with no defences.
4
Q
What other two defences are present?
A
Cliffs have been stabilised with vegetation
Rock armour
