Mappleron 1991 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the population of Mappleton?
A
342
2
Q
What is the length f the rock armour?
A
450m
3
Q
How much did it cost for 61,500 tonnes of rock armour?
A
£2million
4
Q
What did the rock armour include?
A
2 rock groynes.
5
Q
How far from the cliff was the church in 1786?
A
578m
6
Q
By 1990, how far away was the church from the cliff?
A
223m
7
Q
What did cliff erosion threaten by the late 1980s?
A
It threatened the whole village of 50 properties and the B1242 coastal road.
8
Q
What was the rate of erosion before 1991?
A
1.5m/yr
9
Q
What was the rate of erosion after 1991?
A
0.3m/yr
10
Q
Where have the coastal defences increased the rate of erosion?
A
At Great Cowden
11
Q
What was the rate of erosion at Great Cowden before 1991?
A
1.55m/yr
12
Q
What was the rate of erosion at Great Cowden after 1991?
A
1.94m/yr
