EQ3- Mappleton coastal erosion Flashcards
1
Q
Where is mappleton
A
Situated on the North sea coastline in an area known as the holderness.
2
Q
What is going on at mappleton?
A
Erosion rates have accelerated because material carried south is not being replaced (it’s being trapped in the rock groynes)
The rate of erosion is 3-4 times faster.
There is less sediment so it erodes faster
3
Q
What prevention is in place at mappleton?
A
-Artificial vegetation to prevent slumping and mass movement.
-Defences e.g, rock groynes
