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1
Q

By how many metres does Holderness retreat every year?

A

1-2m

2
Q

In which direction is Holderness’ longshore drift?

A

Southwards

3
Q

What are the cliffs at Holderness made of?

A

Soft boulder clay (erodes v. quickly when saturated)

4
Q

How many houses are there in Mappleton?

A

50

5
Q

How much was spent on defences at Mappleton in 1991?

A

£2 million

6
Q

What defences have been built at Mappleton?

A

Rock armour & 2 rock groynes

7
Q

How often is the beach nourishment at Hornsea renewed?

A

Every 1-2 years

8
Q

How much was spent on wooden groynes at Hornsea?

A

£5.2 million

9
Q

Which village suffers from terminal groyne syndrome?

A

Mappleton