geography paper 1 section c case studies

where is Lyme Regis?

Dorset on the south coast of england

why is Lyme Regis eroding faster than anywhere else in europe?

powerful waves

how are conflicts between people reduced in Lyme Regis

consultation meetings with members of public

how much did the new sea wall cost in Lyme Regis?

£1.4 million

When was a shingle beach and extension of rock armour built in Lyme Regis

2005-2007

how long is the new sea wall built in front of the existing one in 2013?

390m

why was the plan to prevent land slips not undertaken?

costs outweighed benefits

what did the coastal management scheme lead to in Lyme Regis? (positive and negative)

an increase in visitors so businesses are thriving. also lead to overcrowding in summer

where is Banbury and what is the population?

South england with a population of 45,000

how many homes and businesses did the 1998 flood affect?

150

how many metres of roads raised in Banbury?

860m

how long and high was the earth embankment built and what did it protect.

2km high and 400m long to protect industrial estate

how many cubic metres of water can the flood storage area hold?

3 million

how much damage caused by Banbury floods?

£12.5 million