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1
Q

Where is the Holderness coast?

A

North East Yorkshire, UK

2
Q

What is occurring on the Holderness coast?

A

Coastal erosion

3
Q

What is the geology of Holderness

A

Glacial till and boulder clay which is susceptible to weathering, mass movement and erosion.

4
Q

How many metres dose the Holderness coast retreat by every year?

A

2 metres, most rapid rate in europe

5
Q

What causes the high mean tide?

A

Powerful destructive waves

6
Q

What are the human causes of erosion on the Holderness coast?

A

Coastal management in Mappleton has led to terminal groyne syndrome. Masonry groyne installed (1991) , disrupted sediment cell. Erosion now 9m per year in Alborough.

7
Q

What are the social impacts of coastal erosion?

A

Homes, families torn apart, infrastructure loss has increased isolation, trauma and psychological unrest.

8
Q

What are the economic impacts of coastal erosion?

A

Housing prices plummet, impossible to insure properties, residents in negative equity, relocation