Sea level change Flashcards
What is isostatic rebound?
When ice melts on the land
The surface moves elastically back to its original place
Which parts of the UK are rising and which parts are sinking?
Scotland (north) is rising
Wales and England (South) are sinking
What are emergent coastlines?
Formed as a result of post glacial adjustment
Sea levels fall
Land is exposed
What are examples of emergent coastlines?
Raised beaches
Fossil cliffs
Raised stumps
What are raised beaches?
Beaches that are found above sea level
The surface is flat and covered by pebbles
What is a fossil cliff?
A cliff at the back of a raised beach
What are submergent coastline?
Coastlines that have been inundated due to isostatic rebound
What are examples of submergent coastlines?
Rias
Fjords
Dalmatian coastlines
Why are there fjords in Norway?
They have occured as a result of the last glacial period
What is the name of the fjord in Norway?
Sognefjorden
What is a fjord?
A drowned U shaped river valley
What is a ria?
A shallow drowned river valley
