Coastal Morphology Flashcards
1
Q
Steep cliffs
A
Formed by uniform horizontal strata
2
Q
Gentle seaward dip
A
Waves undercut cliff
Causes rock to lean seawards
3
Q
Steep seaward dip
A
Joints appear in leaning rocks
Exploited - mass movement
Now steep dip towards sea (unstable)
4
Q
Inland dip
A
Rock dips inland to make steep inland dip
5
Q
Sliding planes
A
If joints are 90° to bedding planes
Top layer can slide down
