case study: jurassic coast

what areas make the jurassic coast?

dorset coast and east devon

what is the coastline made of

alternating layers of sedimentary rock

when did the winter storm happen

5th february 2014

what was the main impacts of the winter storm

damage to the main railway line from exeter to plymouth

how was portland bill affected by the storm (environmental)

cut off by floodwater

how was portland bill affected by the storm (social)

buildings were damaged

how was west bay affected by the storm (environental)

rock falls from cliffs caused the coast to retreat

what are sea levels around the uk predicted to rise up to

600mm by 2100

what does a warmer atmosphere make

intense storms and larger waves