Case Study: Soft Engineering (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Location of Sefton Coast
Location of Sefton Coast
North of Liverpool, Northwest England
Sefton Coast dune system feature
Sefton Coast dune system feature
England's largest sand dune system
Sefton Coast dune system length
Sefton Coast dune system length
17 km
Formby Point coastal retreat 1920-1970
Formby Point coastal retreat 1920-1970
Approximately 700 m
Average erosion rate at Formby Point
Average erosion rate at Formby Point
4 m per year
Natural cause of Sefton Coast erosion
Natural cause of Sefton Coast erosion
Periodic storms combined with high tides
When Sefton Coast Management Scheme began
When Sefton Coast Management Scheme began
Late 1980s
Soft engineering definition
Soft engineering definition
Using natural systems & processes to protect coast
Purpose of Christmas trees at Sefton
Purpose of Christmas trees at Sefton
Trap wind-blown sand to encourage dune regeneration
Purpose of boardwalks at Sefton Coast
Purpose of boardwalks at Sefton Coast
Prevent people trampling across dunes