Holderness Cliff Collapse Flashcards
1
Q
What rock type is the Holderness made of?
A
Boulder clay.
2
Q
How far has the coast moved since Roman times and how many villages have been lost.
A
4km of erosion, meaning 30 villages have been lost in the last 2000 years
3
Q
What is the main type of erosion causing cliff collapse?
A
Hydraulic action.
4
Q
Describe the location of the Holderness coastline.
A
Holderness is in the north east of England in East Riding of Yorkshire, north of the Humber Estuary and east of Hull. It borders the North Sea.
5
Q
What is the rate of local erosion?
A
Up to 30m in some places per year.
6
Q
What is the average rate of erosion along the Holderness?
A
2m per year, making it the fastest eroding coastline in Europe.
