Holderness Coast

Question 1

Where is the Holderness Coast?

Answer 1

east coast of England

Question 2

How long is the Holderness Coast?

Answer 2

61km from Flamborough in the north to Spurn Point in the south

Question 3

Give 3 reasons why the Holderness Coast experiences rapid coastal erosion

Answer 3

Geology - soft boulder clay cliffs which erode rapidly when
saturated
Strong prevailing winds - beach material is transported south by
longshore drift, leaving beaches without material to protect cliffs
from erosion
Destructive waves - contribute to hydraulic action and abrasion which causes cliff retreat

Question 4

What is at Easington and why is it at risk?
Include statistics

Answer 4

Gas terminal which supplies 25% of Britain’s current gas supply
25m from cliff

Question 5

Name 2 impacts of coastal erosion

Answer 5

Homes near cliffs at risk of falling into sea which means insurance is impossible to get and houses are worthless
Accessibility to settlements have been affected as roads have collapsed into sea

Question 6

Which sea defence was added to Mappleton?

Answer 6

Groynes