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Easington 1999 Flashcards

1
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What is the population of Easington?

A

691

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2
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What is the total length of the rock armour?

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1,050m

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3
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How much did the rock armour cost?

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£6,600,000

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How many tonnes of rock armour were used?

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133,000 tonnes

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5
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Why is it difficult to justify the use of sea defences?

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Easington village is still 400m from the coast.

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6
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What was only 30m from the edge?

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Part of one of the gas terminals.

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7
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How much of the nations gas comes from Easington?

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25%

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What are the Easing matin gas terminals bordered by on both sides?

A

SSSIs

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9
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What are the SSSIs known collectively as?

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The Lagoons

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10
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What are the Lagoons notable for?

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Rare spiral tassleweed
Little tern
Ringed plover

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How long did planning permission for the sea defences take?

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5 years

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What has to happen in 25 years if the gas terminal is no longer in use?

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They must be removed.

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