Paper 1 - Holderness Coast Flashcards
What is the average rate of erosion?
2 metres per year
Where is the Holderness coast?
East coast of England
What type of rock is the Holderness coast made from?
Soft boulder clay
How many villages have been lost to sea in the past 1000 years?
29
When was the coastal management scheme put in place to protect mappleton?
1991
How much did the scheme cost?
£2 million
How many tonnes of rock were used?
61,000
What types of management were used
Rock armour, 2 rock groynes
What has happened at spum head and why
Loss of habitat for wildlife as less material is transported via longshore drift
What is the issue with maintaining the defences?
It’s expensive
What has happened at great cowden and why?
Greater rates of erosion as the coast is not protected and less material is deposited through longshore drift
Which road is no longer at risk from erosion?
B1242
How many residents are protected?
100
