Holderness Coastline

On the NE coast of U.K, facing the North Sea

Flambrough, Bridlington, Hornsea and Mappleton are some of the places along the coast.

Natural Features:

• Longshore Drift
• Caves
• Arches
• Stacks

Erosion is caused by..

Strong prevailing winds= longshore drift

Cliffs are made from clay, erodes quicker when saturated.

Defences:

• £2 million scheme
• Rock armour
• Groynes
• Revetments
• Sea walls

Effects in Mappleton:

Groynes stopped LSD, encouraged sediment transportation

SW, stopped waves breaking directly at base of cliff

Effects on two groups of people:

Residents- houses are safer, however tax has increased

Businesses- farmers have lost land