Cliff Recession

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The type of the rock- how resistant is it to erosion/weathering?

The dip of the rock strata- which way do they face?

The number of joints between rocks layers, these are susceptible to erosion and

weathering.

Likely to erode more slowly.

Have tall and vertical cliffs.

Have features such as arches and

stacks.

Chalk cliffs at Flamborough head.http://www.flickr.com/photos/moonrising/2478441695/

Likely to erode more quickly.

Have lower cliffs, with shallower

inclines.

Clay cliffs at Mappleton.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikellis/2811526189/

Have features such as beaches.

The number of joints within

rocks will also influence the resistance to erosion and weathering.

The angle of dip of the rock strata will influence the shape of the cliff.

How will this cliff change in shape with erosion?

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