Holderness Flashcards
How long is the coastline
61km
What are the cliffs made up of
till/boulder clay
What is the rate of erosion at Great Cowden
10m/yr
Which direction does transportation take material
southwards
What river connects to the sea
Humber river
What type of rock is also present at the north of the Holderness coast
chalk
Where are headlands found
Flamborough head
Where is a wave cut platform found
sewerby
Where are slumps common
Atwick sands
Why does bridlington have a beach
it is south of flamborough head so it is sheltered from wind and waves
Where are the sand dunes
Spurn head
Where is a spit found
Spurn head has a recurved end across the mouth of the Humber estuary
How far has the coastline retreated in 2000 years
4km
How many villages have been lost in the last 2000 years
30 villages
What effects has the ongoing erosion causes
loss of settlement and livelihoods- Skipsea is at risk and 80 000m2 of good quality farmland is lost each year
Loss of infrastructure- the gas terminal at easington is only 25m from the cliff edge
Loss of sites of special interest-the lagoons near easington provide habitats for birds
