Geography

• Durlston Head


  Prominent headland composed of limestone, exhibiting distinctive wave-cut platforms and cliffs, providing opportunities for coastal walks and geological exploration
• Lulworth Cove


  Horseshoe-shaped cove formed by the erosion of softer rock layers, particularly clay, behind a resistant limestone headland, exemplifying coastal erosion and the formation of sheltered bays
• Coastal management in Swanage

  1. Beach nourishment

  2. Seawalls

  3. Groynes
• Managed retreat


  Employed in certain areas where the cost of defense outweighs the benefits, allowing natural processes to occur while minimizing risks to human infrastructure
• Happisburgh is a village located on the Norfolk coast in Eastern England, situated between the larger towns of Cromer and Great Yarmouth
• Happisburgh's coastline


  • One of the most rapidly eroding stretches in the UK, experiencing significant land loss due to its soft cliffs composed of sand and clay
• Rate of erosion at Happisburgh


  Coastline retreating at an average of 1 to 2 meters per year, with some years experiencing more dramatic losses during severe weather events
• Flood defenses such as embankments, levees, and flood gates have been constructed in vulnerable areas along the River Tees to mitigate the risk of flooding
• Efforts have been made to restore and preserve natural habitats along the River Tees, including reforestation projects, habitat restoration, and the creation of nature reserves