Holderness coastline Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
How much does the Holderness coast erode anually?
A
2 metres
2
Q
What are cliffs made up of on the Holderness coast?
A
Made up of chalk and soft boulder clay which erode rapidly when saturated
3
Q
What other factor is also causing rapid erosion?
A
Fetch and prevailing winds and longshore drift moving material south
