Coasts 2.3 Flashcards

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Coastal management in Holderness

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North East of England
Opportunities:
-tourism: 1) income is good for the economy 2) job opportunities
-fishing + jobs
Causes of cliff retreat:
-cliffs made of less resistant rock
-powered waves erode the cliffs
-strong prevailing winds
IMPACTS/HAZARDS:
-loss of settlements
-villages at the top of cliffs are at risk
MANAGEMENT:
-Sea wall created of 5km long
-rock armour of groynes no pond at risk

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