Holderness Casestudy
- Created by: bethstory
- Created on: 08-04-17 12:54
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- Holderness Coastline
- Where is it?
- East coast Uk, south of scarborough
- What are the cliffs made of?
- Soft clay and sand (easily eroded)
- What is the average rate of erosion?
- 1.2 meters a year - highest rate in Europe
- What causes the cliff to slump?
- Hydraulic action
- Rainwater
- Effects:
- 30 villages been lost over 200 years
- North sea gas terminal under treat
- B1242 road at Mappleton was in danger
- Mappleton now has riprap and groins to protect it
- Problems
- Mike Needley's farm has no beach protection
- Where is it?
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