Coastal Processes
These are the fundamental factors which shape coastlines. Explore this section to find out about erosion, deposition and transportation. |
Factors affecting Coastlines
The key factors which may affect erosion and deposition are examined in this section, for example, geology, rock structure, discordant and concordant coastlines and wave type. |
Erosional Landforms
The force and power of waves has dramatically shaped our coastline. This section will examine key erosional landforms, including headlands and bays, caves, arches, stacks and stumps and coves, using some of the most remarkable examples from the British Isles. |
Depositional Landforms
Beaches, spits, tombolos and bars are key depositional landforms. By considering key processes such as longshore drift, this section will investigate famous case studies such as Spurn Head and Chesil Beach. |