Coastal erosion hope this can help you to remember the main types of coastal erosion :) 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAll boards Created by: JemimaCreated on: 13-06-12 17:43 Hydraulic power The sheer power of the waves eg smashing against a cliff. Trapped air is blasted into holes and cracks in the rock eventually causing the rock to break apart (cavitation). 1 of 5 Corrasion The effect of rocks being flung at the cliff by powerful waves. The rocks act as erosive tools by scraping and gouging the rock. 2 of 5 Solution The dissolving of rocks such as limestone and chalk. 3 of 5 Attrition The knocking together of pebbles, making them gradually smaller and smoother. 4 of 5 Abrasion The 'sandpapering' effect of pebbles grinding over a rocky platform, often causing it to become smooth. 5 of 5
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