Physical Landscapes of the UK: Hunstanton Flashcards
1
Q
Location?
A
North-Wrest coast of Norfolk, popular seaside town.
2
Q
Background information?
A
2013 major flooding due to storm surge which led to the sea life centre being closed for many months.
3
Q
Geomorphic processes?
A
- beach widens between Hunstanton.
- deposition at Heacham has led to formation of sand dunes.
- shingle on beaches is chalk from cliffs.
- longshore drift is present.
4
Q
Soft engineering management?
A
- Heacham protected by an earth bund
- $15million on beach nourishment to add sediment
5
Q
Hard engineering methods?
A
-groynes and sea walls
