Coasts 2.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Coastal management in Holderness
A
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
