Lyme Regis Flashcards
1
Q
What do the cliffs need
A
Protecting
2
Q
When did 400m of cliff slip
A
May 2008
3
Q
What is built on the edge of the cliffs
A
Towns eastern side
4
Q
How much coastline managed by hard engineering
A
1km
5
Q
What is its population
A
3600
6
Q
How many tourists
A
500,000
7
Q
What engeneering methods to protect
A
Sea walls and rock armour
8
Q
How much did engineering cost
A
45 million
9
Q
Positive effects of engineering
A
Increase trade by20% due to improved beaches
Harbour/boats protected by rock armour
More property brought as people feel more secure
10
Q
Negatives of engineering
A
.Greater tourist mean more traffic
.Fossils previously found but defence means no more found
.expensive for short term solution rebuilding in 60 years
