L3- Haff, Dalmation and Glamorgan coastline Flashcards
how was the haff coastline formed?
formed where the deposition produced unconsolidated geological structures parallel to the coastline
what makes the Haff coastline unique about its structure?
sand ridge formed bars across some bays and river mouths, with trapped river water forming a lagoon behind them
what type of coastline is the Dalmation coastline?
concordant
what was created on the Dalmatian coastline?
created anticlines and synclines which are alligned parallel to the cost.
what caused the Devensian Glacial to overtop the low points of the anticlines and synclines
sea level rise
what was produced from the sea level rise at the end of the Devensian Glacial overtopped the low points of the anticlines and already flooded syncline?
produced lines of narrow islands parallel to the coast which project sections of anticlines
where is the Dalmatian coastline located? and what type of landscape is it and why?
located in Croatia and is a submergent landscape due to eustatic forces.
what are the characteristics of the Glamorgan coastline?
Has high vertical cliffs made of sedimentary rocks such as limestone and standstone.
what erosional landform has formed on the Glamorgan coast?
Wave-cut platform made from limestone around Nash Point
which points have headlands on the Glamorgan coast?
Witches point, Nash point
where is Gower situated?
on the Glamorgan coast within a storm-wave environment
