Coastal Management: Lyme Regis - Case Study (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Hard engineering definition
Hard engineering definition
Involves artificial structures to manage coastal erosion
Soft engineering approach
Soft engineering approach
Sustainable & natural, no artificial structures
What is a sea wall made of?
What is a sea wall made of?
Hard material like concrete that reflects waves
What do groynes trap?
What do groynes trap?
Material transported by longshore drift
Beach replenishment method
Beach replenishment method
Adding sand and shingle to the beach
Where is Lyme Regis located?
Where is Lyme Regis located?
SW England, Jurassic Coast
People employed in tourism at Lyme Regis
People employed in tourism at Lyme Regis
37,500
Annual tourism income for Lyme Regis
Annual tourism income for Lyme Regis
£800 million per year
How many steel pins in Phase 1 (2003)?
How many steel pins in Phase 1 (2003)?
1000 steel pins
Shingle amount in Phase 2 beach nourishment
Shingle amount in Phase 2 beach nourishment
75,000 tonnes
Length of new sea wall in Phase 4
Length of new sea wall in Phase 4
390m
Total cost of Lyme Regis scheme
Total cost of Lyme Regis scheme
Over £30 million
How often must beach be replenished?
How often must beach be replenished?
Every 3 years