The purpose of this study is to measure and explain the coastal processes occurring at Walton-on-the-Naze.

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The purpose of this study is to measure and explain the coastal processes occurring at Walton-on-the-Naze.

We have chosen this particular area because it has a good rate of coastal retreat. The evidence for this is that there is plenty of bare soil which suggests that there has not been enough time for the vegetation to grow back. This means that the erosion must happen every few months.

I have included explanations of the ways that this has been combated:

1. Vegetation

2. Rip Wrap

3. Drainage

4. Cliff Grading

5. Groynes

6. Sea Wall

7. Breakwaters

These are the technical terms used in the explanations of the sea defences:

Erosion: this is when rocks are worn away by the sea. Can end up forming new land structures.

Weathering: things can be weathered in three different ways, Physical Weathering, Biological Weathering and Chemical Weathering.

Mass Movement: when material moves down a slope affected by the pull of gravity.

Transportation: this is when material is transported by rivers or seas.

My aim in this investigation is to investigate the different factors