North Norfolk Flashcards
Why is this coast the fastest eroding in Europe
Soft heterogenous rocks, narrow beaches, N sea waves have a long stretch of shallow bathymetry so wave attack main erosion
What is the geology in Happisburgh
Clay - landslides
What’s happening with the car park in Happisburgh
Beach road. Makes £100,000 annually. Due to fall in so made of reusable materials to move back. Council says it needs more info before building on agricultural land, some opposition by residents as said access roads too narrow
How many homes did Happisburgh lose
34 in 20 years
How much has Happisburgh retreated
250m 1600-1850
Why does Happisburgh have international interest
800,000 year old footprints
Sea defences
1950s: groynes constructed. Recently damaged in storms but government policy change means can’t replace
Happisburgh rock armour
Built 2002 then 2015 Happisburgh Rock Sill Recovery and Relocation recovers and realigns 9000 tonnes to protect but soft cliffs still susceptible
Happisburgh coastal management in its Shoreline Management Plan
Managed realignment, can’t be defended sustainably as £15m for long-term hard engineering, changed from hold the line
What programme does Happisburgh get part of
£36m Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme
Pathfinder project
2011, purchase homes at reduced prices so they can move inland (9/12 accepted), infrastructure reprovision, relocate caravan park, DEFRA funds
