Swanage

• Swanage

  A coastal town on the south coast of England, in Dorset, part of the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Key coastal landforms in Swanage

  • Old Harry Rocks (chalk sea stacks)
  • Swanage Bay (wide, crescent-shaped bay)
  • Durlston Head (limestone headland)
  • Lulworth Cove (nearby horseshoe-shaped cove)
• Coastal location of Swanage

  • Exposed to prevailing southwesterly winds and high-energy waves from the English Channel
• Human activities and natural processes

  Interact to influence the evolution of the coastline
• Old Harry Rocks

  Iconic chalk sea stacks representing the remnants of a chalk ridge eroded by wave action, serving as a prominent landmark
• Swanage Bay

  Wide, crescent-shaped bay formed by the erosion of softer rock layers, primarily clay and sandstone, providing a sheltered area for recreation and tourism
• Coastal erosion poses a direct threat to residential properties, agricultural land, and vital coastal infrastructure, including roads, sea defenses, and utilities in Happisburgh