Casuses: > coastal bedrock is unconsolidated weak glacial bolder clays (easily weathered and and eroded). >longshore drift carries eroded material southwards.>pervailing north eastly waves attackt the coast.>large waves undercut the cliffs through abrasion, hydraulic action, freeze thaw, weathering and solution etc
Effects: > landslides, mud flows, rock fall and cliff collapse, erosion of the coastline.> loss of housing(S), Loss of farms(EC), caravan parks and other busisnesses(EC), loss of habitat(EN)and loss of communications(S).
Responses: >council purchase of cliff top, demiltion of cliff top properties and lack of insure for builldings. (SHORT TERM)>Intergrated coastal zone management, migration,hold the line/retreat the line, coastal defences i.e. groynes,seawalls,revetments etc. (LONG TERM)
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