Holderness

Question 1

Where is the Holderness coast?

Answer 1

North East Yorkshire, UK

Question 2

What is occurring on the Holderness coast?

Answer 2

Coastal erosion

Question 3

What is the geology of Holderness

Answer 3

Glacial till and boulder clay which is susceptible to weathering, mass movement and erosion.

Question 4

How many metres dose the Holderness coast retreat by every year?

Answer 4

2 metres, most rapid rate in europe

Question 5

What causes the high mean tide?

Answer 5

Powerful destructive waves

Question 6

What are the human causes of erosion on the Holderness coast?

Answer 6

Coastal management in Mappleton has led to terminal groyne syndrome. Masonry groyne installed (1991) , disrupted sediment cell. Erosion now 9m per year in Alborough.

Question 7

What are the social impacts of coastal erosion?

Answer 7

Homes, families torn apart, infrastructure loss has increased isolation, trauma and psychological unrest.

Question 8

What are the economic impacts of coastal erosion?

Answer 8

Housing prices plummet, impossible to insure properties, residents in negative equity, relocation