Holderness - CS Flashcards
(24 cards)
Who are the stakeholders of the Holderness coast
Residents, Farmers, Business owners
What type of geology is the Holderness coast
Soft rock, Boulder clay
What is an advantage of boulder clay
Its very fertile
How much has the Holderness coast retreated in 20 years
40 metres
What mass movement occurs at the Holderness coast
Rotational slip and slumping
How long is the Holderness coast
50 miles
What are the different land uses along the coast
Residential
Transport
Farms
Seaside resorts
What are the 3 resorts along the coast
Hornsea, Withernsea, Bridlington
Which hard engineering is used along the Holderness coast
Groynes, sea walls, rock armour
How far has Mapleton eroded in 40 years
75cm
How much did sea defences at Mappleton cost
1.9 million
Which defences were built at Mappleton
Groynes
Rock armour
Which type of transports occur along the Holderness coast
LSD
Suspension
What is the name of the spit called
Spurn point
What type of environment is the Humber estuary
Low energy environment
How much do defences cost the council per year
200,000
What is the name of the headland at the north coast
Flamborough head
What are the positive effects of coastal management at Mappleton
Been effective in reducing coastal erosion
Increased tourism in the area
What are the negative effects of coastal management at Mappleton
Increased erosion further south
Conflict between the local authorities and residents
Why is Hornsea being protected
Recreational area for tourists
High population density
Infrastructure is already in place
Which defences are being used at Hornsea
Sea Walls
Groynes
Revetments
Rock armour
Negative impacts of coastal management at Hornsea
Erosion rates rapidly increase further down
Down drift beaches starved of material
Positive impacts of coastal management at Hornsea
Provide effective protection from coastal erosion
Ensured high quality beaches which attract tourists
Allowed for the support of the fishing industry
What coastal management strategies have been used at Withernsea
Groynes
Rock armour
Sea Walls
