Holderness Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Holderness?
A
East Yorkshire
2
Q
How long is Holderness?
A
60km
3
Q
How high is Holderness?
A
20-30m
4
Q
What type of rock is Holderness?
A
Boulder clay
5
Q
How fast is it eroding?
A
2m per year
6
Q
How fast is it retreating relative to the rest of Europe?
A
Fastest in Europe
7
Q
When does most erosion take place?
A
During storms and tidal surges
8
Q
Describe the wave’s fetch
A
Long fetch
9
Q
What are the 4 options for Holderness?
A
1) Do nothing
2) Hard engineering
3) Soft engineering
4) Strategic realignment
