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
