Coasts L7 Flashcards
What did they do for Soft Engineering.
Managed retreat ( people moved further back to coast) Beach Replemishment - ( sand single is replaced on beach to absorb water force.)
What are the benefits of Soft engineering Strategies?
Works with nature
No impact for tourism
Replicates natural environment
What are the problems of Soft Engineering?
Costs a large amount of money
Pointless because they might have to retreat.
What did they do for Hard Engineering strategies?
Rock armor
Mattresses
Groynes
What do the three type of Hard Engineering managements do,
Rock Armor- prevents erosion
Mattreses- Force of Water
Groynes- prevents LSD
What are the problems of Hard Engineering?
Costs a large amount of money - less on other service
It’ll look ugly
Interfers with natural processes
What are the benefits of hard engineering Strategies?
Less coastal erosion therefore land is remained
No tourism problems
Prevents destruction redevelopement
Approximately how much does it cost for Sea Walls to be built?
£1 million
What do the small rocks do at the groynes?
Help absorb wave energy and reduce erosion.
How many visitors were there in April 2005?
25,000
How many more people were there than last year?
2,000
How many residents were there in 170 houses
5,000
Where did the beach material come from?
France
Where did the break water/ Rock granite come from?
Norway
What does ICZM stand for?
Intergrated coastal zone management.
