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Barton on sea in Hampshire is a famous location for cliff failures. The reason for the cliff being so weak lies in its geology, with sands lying on top of clays. When heavy rains fall they make the sands heavy, but the water also goes through the permeable sands to wet the clay and the clays become slippery.
The cliffs above the clays slide down and are removed by the waves on the coast. Barton has been long affected by coastal erosion and cliff collapse. Over the years a number of buildings and most recently a cafe have been claimed by the sea. The older houses in the settlement are now only 20m from the sea. It is expected that the houses will be lost to the sea in the next 10 to 20 years.
The coastline is exposed to the direct force of the prevailing south-westerly winds. This means a very long fetch and as a result the waves are very powerful leading to rates of erosion as much as 2m a year in places.
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sally barton
How tall is Lance Barton?
Lance Barton is 5' 6".
What is the phone number of the Barton Public in Barton?
The phone number of the Barton Public is: 802-525-6524.
When was Fred Barton born?
Fred Barton was born in 1958.
When was Charlotte Barton born?
Charlotte Barton was born in 1995.
Information about Cliff erosion at Barton On Sea?
it is slowly eroding due to the clay not being stronger enough to hold the weight of the cliff.
How do you stop the sea from eroding?
By having a sea wall or even groyne's of other stuff to protect the sea from eroding and eroding means to stop the sea from going onto the land and spoiling it.
What is the adjective of erosion?
The verb for erosion is erode.Other verbs are erodes, eroding and eroded.Some example sentences are:"The sea will erode the coast"."He erodes the chalk with a jet powered hose"."The coasts are eroding"."The sea has eroded the coastal defences".
What is the population in Barton?
Barton on Sea's population is 6,800.
What is a sea wall?
A sea wall is a wall or embankment erected to prevent the sea from encroaching on or eroding an area of land.
What is sea wall?
A sea wall is a wall or embankment erected to prevent the sea from encroaching on or eroding an area of land.
Which would be most likely to be rich in fossils eroding hillsides deserts polar ice caps or bed of former shallow sea?
eroding hillsides
Why do caves sometimes form on the coast?
The rocks get eroded away by the sea, and then, after a lot of eroding a hole is formed in the rock, which is called a cave. After a bit more eroding the sea will eat right through the rock and make an arc.
What are sea arch?
A sea arch is an opening that was made naturally by the ocean by the sea water eroding the rock. Sea arches can also be formed by wind, or by the land. Or they can also be combination of all three. A sea arch is an arch that is made from an eroded cliff face. The water makes the sea arch after many years.
Why is barton on sea likely to become barton in the sea?
It keeps getting eroded, and the cliffs are getting worn down, so eventually they will all crumble and fall into the sea. hope this helped :) x
Cliff erosion at Barton On Sea?
why dose it happen?
What has the author Otis Barton written?
Otis Barton has written: 'Adventure on land and under the sea' 'The world beneath the sea' -- subject(s): Deep diving, Marine animals
