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What is the agent of erosion on cliffs?
The agent of erosion on cliffs mostly is gravity.
When cliffs are pounded by wind and water what takes place?
Erosion occurs, causing the cliffs to wear down over time. This process can cause the cliffs to become more unstable and eventually lead to landslides or rockfalls. Over time, the cliffs can change shape or even collapse.
What is one way that waves cause erosion?
Waves cause erosion by carrying and moving sediments along the coastline. The force of the waves can gradually break down and wear away rocks and cliffs, leading to erosion of the coastline over time.
How and why do cliffs change?
Erosion by the wind, rain and waves will wear cliffs away
How can cliffs be protected from erosion by the sea?
Cliffs can be protected from erosion by constructing seawalls, adding riprap or rock armour at the base, planting vegetation on the cliff face, and controlling surface water drainage to reduce erosion. Regular monitoring and maintenance are also important to ensure these measures remain effective in protecting the cliffs.
How are weathering cliffs formed?
Weathered cliffs are formed as natural rain storms or snow and ice cause parts of the cliffs to break off and fall. This weathering also includes erosion caused by water passing from the top of the cliff to the bottom.
Do hills have more erosion then cliffs?
yes
What is the historical impact of coastal erosion?
cliffs
What happens when the sea attacks cliffs?
Over long periods of time, the action of the surf upon the cliffs will further erode them. Water and the force of the water will cause erosion as well as the constant pelting of sand/debris laden water on rocks/cliffs.
What is an agent of erosion on cliffs?
An agent of erosion on cliffs can be waves, which crash against the base of the cliff and wear it down over time. This constant force of water can cause the cliff to erode and break apart, leading to the formation of coastal features like sea caves and arches.
How does a cliff change over time?
A cliff can change over time by the process of erosion. This process erodes parts of the cliff away slowly and then, when erosion stops taking place to the cliff, the cliff stops changing.
What is a groyne?
its a concreete stuchure to protect the cliffs from erosion
