Geography π | Lyme Regis | CASE STUDY β½ Flashcards
Where is Lyme Regis?
West Dorset, England along an extended stretch of land.
What is the main attraction of Lyme Regis?
It is famous for itβs geology and full of fossils that emerge after landslides.
In Lyme Regis, how is its geology capitalized on for tourism?
- Fossil hunting tours
- Museums such as the Lyme Regis museum
How many people in Dorset work in the tourism sector?
37,500 people
What is The Cobb?
An artificial harbor which creates a breakwater for Regisβs important port.
How much does the population of Lyme Regis boom in summer?
From 4000 to 15,000 people
Why is Lyme Regis prone to erosion in its natural state?
- There are unstable limestone cliffs
- It is exposed to high energy waves from the southwest atlantic ocean with a long fetch
- Due to being in a bay, it has softer rock than a headland.
How did Lyme Regis plan to manage the coastline?
With the 4 phase plan spanning many years in improvements with coastal defense : The Lyme Regis Environmental Improvement Scheme
When was phase 1 of the Lyme Regis environmental improvement scheme?
The 1990s.
What did phase 1 of the Lyme Regis Environmental Improvement Scheme include?
- A sea wall and promenade constructed to the east of the mouth of the river Lim.
- An emergency project of 1.4M pounds that used hundreds of large nails to hold rocks of the cliffs together.
When was the Lyme Regis emergency project of phase 1?
Winter 2003-2004.
When was phase 2 of the Lyme Regis Environmental Improvement Scheme?
2005-2007
How much money did phase 2 of the Lyme Regis Environmental Improvement Scheme cost?
22M pounds in improvements
What did phase 2 of the Lyme Regis Environmental Improvement Scheme include?
- New sea walls and promenades
- A wide sand and shingle beach to absorb wave energy
- Rock armor at The Cobb and the eastern end of the sea front extended.
When was phase 3 of the Lyme Regis Environmental Improvement Scheme?
It was actually never undertaken due to not being worthwhile in costs.
