The Holderness Coast Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is Flamborough Head made of?
Chalk
Where does Flamborough Head protect?
Bridlington
What is the approach at Bridlington?
Sea walls, rock armour to prevent the economic value of the town
What is at Skipsea?
Caravan Park
What is the approach at Skipsea?
Do nothing due to cost benefit analysis
Caravans can be moved
What is The Holderness Coast on?
Boulder Clay
What is the approach at Hornsea?
Hold the line approach as the town is of value economically and historically
Groynes, rock armour, sea walls and beach nourishment
What is the approach at Eastington Gas Terminal?
Hold the line due to the value of Eastington Gas Terminal
Rock armour
What is the approach at Spurn Head?
Do nothing approach, supplied by LSD from further down the coast
What is behind Spurn Head?
A salt marsh