Rhone Delta France Flashcards
1
Q
Location
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Flows into Mediterranean Sea just to West of Marseilles, Southern France
- delta lies between 2 major distributaries : Grande Rhone + Petit Rhone
2
Q
How Formed
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Formed over last 7000 years since sea level rise at end of last Ice age
- in 18th century flood moved course of 1 of channels of Rhone to present day position
- lobate shaped delta dominated by waves
- enclosed shape of MS means short fetch distances
- low wind speeds -> low energy + low height waves
- high deposition rate due to flocculation of clay particles
- MS very saline
- small tidal range
3
Q
Landforms
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- gently sloping delta
- dunes formed by winds
- saltmarshes
4
Q
Recent changes
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Rise in sea level + increased storm activity -> increased rates of erosion of beaches + dunes
15m euros spent on coastal protection
