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what areas make the jurassic coast?

dorset coast and east devon

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what is the coastline made of

alternating layers of sedimentary rock

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when did the winter storm happen

5th february 2014

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what was the main impacts of the winter storm

damage to the main railway line from exeter to plymouth

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how was portland bill affected by the storm (environmental)

cut off by floodwater

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how was portland bill affected by the storm (social)

buildings were damaged

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how was west bay affected by the storm (environental)

rock falls from cliffs caused the coast to retreat

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

600mm by 2100

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what does a warmer atmosphere make

intense storms and larger waves

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