3.2.17

Coastal Management Case Study: Swanage

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Example of a Coastline in the UK – Swanage, Dorset

Swanage is located on the south coast of England. Swanage is on a stretch of coastline known as the Jurassic Coast.

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The coastline of Swanage

  • The coastline at Swanage is discordant.
    • A discordant coastline is made up of lots of different types of rock.
  • The discordant coastline has led to the formation of bays and headlands.
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Rocks that form the coastline

  • The coastline at Swanage is made up of:
    • Bands of hard rock (e.g. chalk).
    • Limestone.
    • Soft clays.
    • Sands.
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Swanage Bay

  • Swanage Bay is a sandy beach.
  • Swanage Bay has formed in a sheltered bay.
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Ballard Point

  • Ballard Point is an example of a headland near Swanage.
  • Ballard Point was created by a band of chalk in the coastline.
  • The well-known Old Harry stack, cliffs and arches are found at the end of Ballard Point.

Jump to other topics

1The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1Natural Hazards

1.2Tectonic Hazards

1.3Weather Hazards

1.4Climate Change

2The Living World

3Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1The UK Physical Landscape

3.2Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3River Landscapes in the UK

3.4Glacial Landscapes in the UK

4Urban Issues & Challenges

5The Changing Economic World

6The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1Resource Management

6.2Food

6.3Water

6.4Energy

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