Coasts Case Study Facts

Question 1

How many tourists does Lyme Regis get per year

Answer 1

500,000 people

Question 2

What is the total population in Lyme Regis

Answer 2

Over 3600

Question 3

What would’ve been lost in Lyme Regis within 50 years

Answer 3

900m of the A3052

Question 4

Powerful waves caused how much of the cliff to collapse in what year in Lyme Regis

Answer 4

400m of the cliff collapsed in May 2008

Question 5

How much of the coast is protected by hard engineering strategies in Lyme Regis and what strategies do they use

Answer 5

Around 1km is protected by rock armour and sea walls

Question 6

What are some positive effects of Lyme Regis being protected

Answer 6

• the improved beaches have increased trade up to 20%
• the rock armour absorbs the energy of the powerful waves so it protects the harbour and the boats inside
• people feel secure buying property in Lyme Regis

Question 7

What are some negative effects of Lyme Regis being protected

Answer 7

• greater number of tours it’s meant that there’s more traffic, litter and noise pollution
• important fossils have been found in the area but the defences stop new fossils from being exposed
• residents think it was very expensive for a relatively short term solution as the defences could need rebuilding