Swanage Flashcards
1
Q
What management was used at swanage
A
Revetment Afforestation Drainage Rip rap / rock armour Groynes
2
Q
What where the physical reasons for protection of the coastline
A
Plunging destructive waves Weak rock near high levels of erosion Sediment being removed out to sea On the major storm route Prevailing winds cause the weak rock to be hit
3
Q
What is the coastline like at swanage
A
Concordant coastline
4
Q
What where the human activities which causes the coast to need management
A
If the sea meets road then main link is cut of
Carvan park
Sea wall and groynes destroyed - caused further erosion