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• Flamborough
• Mappleton
• Hornsea
• Spurn Point
• The Holderness Coast
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The Holderness Coast is one of Europe's fastest eroding coastlines. The average annual rate of erosion is around 2 metres per year. The main reason for this is because the bedrock is made up of till. This material was deposited by glaciers over 18,000 years ago.

The Holderness Coast is a great case study to use when examining coastal processes and the features associated with them. The area contains 'text book' examples of coastal erosion and deposition.

The chalk of Flamborough provides examples of erosion, features such as caves, arches and stacks.

The soft boulder clay underlying Hornsea provides clear evidence of the erosional power of the sea.

Mappleton is an excellent case study of an attempt at coastal management.

Spurn Point provides evidence of longshore drift on the Holderness Coast. It is an excellent example of a spit.