Coastal Protection: Rock Armour Flashcards
1
Q
What is rock armour?
A
They are large boulders at the base of a cliff or in front of sand dunes.
2
Q
What do they do?
A
When a wave breaks, it hits the rock armour and loses energy. This reduces the erosion of the coastline.
3
Q
What is an example of rock armour?
A
Tramore in Co. Waterford
