UK Coastlines Introduction
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UK Coastlines Introduction
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At Seabourne, a fictional UK coastal village, waves approach from the south-west. The headland is made of hard rock, while the bay behind it has softer clay. After storms, residents find fresh cracks near the cliff edge and pebbles on the beach. The beach is narrower in winter than in summer. A sea wall protects the village promenade, but it interrupts the movement of beach sediment.
- Weathering and mass movement
- Deposition building a spit
- Coral growth
- River meandering
Choose a coastal management plan
The council has limited funds and must weigh protection against cost and environmental effects. Use the management options table and evidence above.
Option
How it works
Possible drawback
Sea wall
Reflects wave energy and protects land immediately behind it.
Expensive; can increase erosion nearby and interrupt sediment movement.
Beach nourishment
Adds sand or shingle to widen the beach, which absorbs wave energy.
Needs repeating as sediment is carried away; can disturb habitats.
Managed retreat
Allows selected low-lying land to flood, creating space for natural coastal processes.
May require people or businesses to move and can be unpopular.
- Managed retreat
- Sea wall
- Beach nourishment
- Cliff painting
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