Holderness coast erosion case study- Impacts

The impacts of coastal erosion along the Holderness coastline.

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  • Created by: Tim
  • Created on: 31-03-13 23:16
Agriculture
80,000 metres squared lost per year
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Tourism
Local seaside caravan park loses an average of 10 pitches per year
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Taxes
Local council increase taxes to pay for more coastal management stratagies
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Transport
Accessibility to some settlements affected because roads near cliff tops are at risk of collapsing into the sea
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Power
Easington gas terminal at risk of falling into the sea. Provides 25% of Britain's gas supply
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Property
Property prices along the coast have fallen for those houses at risk of falling into the sea
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Local seaside caravan park loses an average of 10 pitches per year

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Tourism

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Local council increase taxes to pay for more coastal management stratagies

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Accessibility to some settlements affected because roads near cliff tops are at risk of collapsing into the sea

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Easington gas terminal at risk of falling into the sea. Provides 25% of Britain's gas supply

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