Cliff Erosion, Happisburg, Norfolk C016 / 9188
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Cliff Erosion, Happisburg, Norfolk C016 / 9188
Happisburghs sandy cliffs have been eroding since the Ice Age though man-made sea defences, below the cliffs, installed after the 1953 floods slowed the rate of erosion but have been failing since the 1980 s. The cliffs comprise layers of sand and clay which are eroded both by the sea on one side and rain water run-off from behind. During the long winter 2012-2013 the cliffs lost 20 meters in places. Happisburgh is a historic village on the north-east coast of Norfolk. Pronounced " Haze-bruh", and spelt Hapesburg in the Domesday Book, the name means Haeps Town
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Barrier Beach Clay Cliff Cliffs Crack Erosion Flood Floods Happisburgh Land Landslip Norfolk Rain Rain Water Sand Sandy Sea Defence Erode
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This print captures the relentless erosion of Happisburgh's sandy cliffs in Norfolk. Dating back to the Ice Age, these cliffs have been gradually wearing away over time. Man-made sea defences were installed below the cliffs after the devastating floods of 1953, which initially slowed down the rate of erosion. However, since the 1980s, these defences have been failing. The composition of these cliffs is a delicate balance between layers of sand and clay. The sea erodes one side while rainwater runoff from behind further contributes to their gradual disintegration. During the harsh winter months of 2012-2013, this natural process intensified as parts of the cliff lost an astonishing 20 meters. Happisburgh itself holds historical significance as a village on Norfolk's north-east coast. Pronounced "Haze-bruh" and spelled Hapesburg in ancient records like Domesday Book, its name translates to Haeps Town. In this image captured by David Parker for Science Photo Library, we witness nature's power at play – a battle between land and sea that has persisted for centuries. The cracks and fissures etched into these sandy cliffs serve as reminders not only of their vulnerability but also our planet's ever-changing landscape shaped by forces beyond our control.
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