Coasts - Case Studies Flashcards
1
Q
Give an example of a location that has a spit, and an example of a location that has a sand bar
A
Spit - Hurst Spit
Sand bar - Slapton Sands
2
Q
How many centimetres has the English Channel Sea levels risen by in the last 100 years?
A
12
3
Q
In Jan/Feb of 2014 where was huge coastal damage and flooding caused as a result of a huge storm surge?
A
Along the south coast in particularly Dawlish
4
Q
By 2030 how many more centimetres is sea level expected to rise by?
A
11-16
5
Q
How high could storm surges raise sea level in seas around the UK?
A
3 metres
6
Q
Where is Lyme Regis located?
A
West Dorset on the South coast
Lies within Lyme Bay on the English Channel
7
Q
What is a good example of coastal management in Lyme Regis?
A
The Cobb - Harbour wall
