East Coast of England Meets with North Sea 61km long
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What is the Geology like at Holderness
Unconsolidated material , One of Europe's fastest eroding coasts, 2m per year
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What are Human Causes for the Holderness Coast eroding?
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Climate change - Increasing sea Levels Building on Cliffs - Increasing runoff over cliffs, decrease rigidity of cliff
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What are the Physical Causes for the Holderness Coast Eroding?
Geology - weak material, increases erosion Storms - Destructive waves and powerful winds hit the coast Dominate wind and waves - Persistently hitting the coast
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What are the 3 factors that affect erosion?
Geology , Wave Power , Transportation of Sediment
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How many villages have been lost since roman times?
29
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What is the Geology like at Holderness
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Unconsolidated material , One of Europe's fastest eroding coasts, 2m per year
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What are Human Causes for the Holderness Coast eroding?
(3 POINTS)
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What are the Physical Causes for the Holderness Coast Eroding?
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