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How does geology affect coastal landforms?

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The rate of coastal erosion depends on a number of factors including rock type and rock structure. The cliffs at Happisburgh in Norfolk are between 6 and 10m high. They are made pf loosely compacted layers of sand, silt and clay deposited at the end of the last ice age. These sedimentary rocks are not very resistant. read more

Geology is the study of “geo”. I am confused that the study of coastal landforms would have an affect or effect. In general study does not change things. read more

Coastal landforms, any of the relief features present along any coast, the result of a combination of processes, sediments, and the geology of the coast itself. read more

The rate of coastal erosion depends on a number of factors including rock type and rock structure. The cliffs at Happisburgh in Norfolk are between 6 and 10m high. They are made pf loosely compacted layers of sand, silt and clay deposited at the end of the last ice age. read more

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