Coastal Environments- Coastal Management, Lyme Regis Flashcards
1
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Type?
A
Hard engineering
2
Q
Where?
A
Centre of the Jurassic Coast (world heritage site), Dorset, South England
3
Q
What?
A
Coastal town, on some of most unstable land in Britain
Long history if coastal erosion/landslips
4
Q
Why protect?
A
Houses/businesses lost
Exposed to sea, erosion
5
Q
Who?
A
Population of about 3000, 1200 in summer
Relies heavily on tourists
6
Q
Protection
A
Lyme Regis Coast protection scheme, 1990s
Aim: long term protection for town, reduce damage/erosion of foreshore
7
Q
Protection
A
Phase 1- new sea wall built,
Phase 2- stabilising of land, strengthened to prevent landslides (unstable soil, material pinned to firmer ground)
Replenishment-absorbs wave energy
8
Q
Benefits
A
Long term protection Build up beach New promenade Calmer boat conditions New access ramps Improved roads Secure future
