HOlderness coast

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how many metres per year on the holderness coast are eroded
1-2 metres per year- fastest eroding coastline in the uk
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what types of rock is there
boulder clay
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what type of coastline is it??
discordant at flamborough head and corcordant near Hornsea
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what types of defences are there? and advan. and disadvan.
sea wall- made ofconcrete-reflects waves back out to sea-protects base of cliff- but prevents easy access to beach
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pt2.
revetment-granite or wood-dissipates wave energy- very expensive + ugly
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groynes-made of timber-prevents LSD anf absorbs wave energy - builds a wide beach (attracts tourists)- cant protect during storms
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what type of coastline is it??

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what types of defences are there? and advan. and disadvan.

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