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There are 3 main types of aeolian transport - suspension, saltation and surface creep. Suspension involves sand particles being carried within the air. Saltation is the bouncing of grains along the surface b...

Longshore drift takes place as waves hit the beach at an angle. In the UK, the prevailing wind direction is SW so waves hit the beach at an angle from the South West. Waves carry sediment and pebbles through...

In 1987, just under 30 years ago, The Great Storm hit the south of the UK and north of France. It was caused by a depression originating in the Bay of Bengal as westerly North Atlantic wet warm winds met coo...

Briefly outline a few different sea defences, including, but not limited to, sea walls, groynes and boulder barriers. They can protect the base of cliffs from erosion as well as prevent coastal flooding. Gro...

It can seem daunting when you have got a lot of case studies to revise for your GCSE exams, but the best way to manage it is to break it down. We'll split it into (1) structured content revision and (2) thor...