Why is Bridlington at risk of erosion?

As the East Riding coastline contains 48 kilometres of soft glacial till (clay, pebbles and sand), it is particularly vulnerable to coastal erosion.

Why is the East Coast eroding?

Parts of the 52-mile east Yorkshire coast are disappearing much faster than forecast. Rising sea levels and more frequent storms brought on by the global climate emergency have accelerated the erosion.

What has happened to the rate of erosion along the boulder clay cliffs to the south of Withernsea?

Rates of coastal erosion have increased to the south of the defences at Withernsea. This is because the material is trapped by the groynes along the seafront. Waves can then reach the base of the cliff at high tide causing erosion of the soft boulder clay cliffs. The impact of this can be seen below.

Which sea meets the coast at Hornsea?

The civil parish of Hornsea is located on the Holderness coast approximately 16 miles (25 km) north-east of Hull. The parish is bounded by the civil parishes of Atwick to the north, Seaton to the west, Hatfield and Mappleton to the south, and by the North Sea to the east.

Is coastal erosion a natural disaster?

Coastal erosion may be caused by hydraulic action, abrasion, impact and corrosion by wind and water, and other forces, natural or unnatural. On non-rocky coasts, coastal erosion results in rock formations in areas where the coastline contains rock layers or fracture zones with varying resistance to erosion.

How is coastal erosion treated?

One common strategy for dealing with coastal erosion is beach nourishment—placing additional sand on a beach to serve as a buffer against erosion or to enhance the recreational value of the beach.

What is the fastest eroding coastline in the world?

The Holderness Coast
The Holderness Coast is one of Europe’s fastest eroding coastlines. The average annual rate of erosion is around 2 metres per year. This is around 2 million tonnes of material every year. Under lying the Holderness Coast is bedrock made up of Cretaceous Chalk.

What is the coastal erosion problem?

Coastal erosion is the process by which local sea level rise, strong wave action, and coastal flooding wear down or carry away rocks, soils, and/or sands along the coast. Cliff erosion is a common storm-induced hazard along the West Coast.