Holderness Flashcards
(13 cards)
How long is the Holderness coastline?
61km
What type of sediment is most prevalent on the Holderness Coast?
Boulder Clay
How much were the groynes at Hornsea?
Over £5.2 Million
What was build to defend Mappleton in 1991, and how much was it?
2 Large rock groynes to trap wave material carried during longshore drift
A revetment of large granite boulders
Cost £2 million to protect B1242
Why was Easington protected
Lying 1km inland from the coast- only guaranteed protection when gas terminal is functioning (1/6 main gas terminals in UK)
How much does the Holderness erode?
Fasting eroding coastline in Europe- up to 2m/yr
What is a holistic approach?
A long term approach, focused on the whole area.
How many sediment cells are there?
11 Sediment cells on the SMP
What is ICZM?
Integrated Coastal Zone Management
- Establish sustainable lvls of economic + social activity on the coastline.
What is terminal groyne syndrome?
Movement of sediment has been disrupted due to implementation of groynes.
What is a revetment?
Sloping concrete/wooden defence facing the 🌊
What are tetrapods?
Hard engineering structure able to ‘slot’ into rocks.
What is cliff regrading?
Reducing the angle of a cliff in order to stabilise it.
