Coasts Case Study Facts Flashcards

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How many tourists does Lyme Regis get per year

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500,000 people

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What is the total population in Lyme Regis

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Over 3600

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

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900m of the A3052

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

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400m of the cliff collapsed in May 2008

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

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Around 1km is protected by rock armour and sea walls

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What are some positive effects of Lyme Regis being protected

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• 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

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What are some negative effects of Lyme Regis being protected

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• 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

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