Coastal erosion, Norfolk
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Coastal erosion, Norfolk
Coastal erosion. Eroded coastline at Happisburgh, Norfolk, UK. The Norfolk area of the English coastline is particularly prone to erosion by the sea, and some areas are eroding at a rate of nine metres a year. This erosion is threatening settlements along the coast, such as the buildings on the cliff in the background. Photographed in August 2008
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2008 August Beach Building Buildings Cliff Cliffs Climate Change Cloud Clouds Coast Coastal Coastal Defences Coastal Erosion Danger East Anglia East Anglian Environmental Science Eroded Eroding Global Warming Happisburgh House Houses Human Geography Land Norfolk North Sea Rock Rocks Sand Sandy Stones Threat Threatened
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This print from Science Photo Library captures the devastating effects of coastal erosion in Happisburgh, Norfolk, UK. The eroded coastline is a stark reminder of the relentless power of the sea and its impact on our environment. The Norfolk area has long been susceptible to erosion by the sea, with some areas losing as much as nine meters of land each year. This alarming rate poses a significant threat to settlements along the coast, including the buildings perched precariously on top of the cliff in the background. Taken in August 2008, this image serves as a poignant reminder of how human activity and climate change are contributing factors to this natural phenomenon. As global warming intensifies and sea levels rise, coastal communities around Europe face an uncertain future. The photograph showcases vast stretches of sandy beach juxtaposed against towering cliffs that have been worn away over time. Dark clouds loom overhead, mirroring both nature's fury and our own impending danger if we fail to address these environmental challenges. Intricate rock formations jut out from beneath crashing waves while scattered stones bear witness to past battles between land and water. Coastal defenses attempt to hold back nature's force but stand vulnerable against its relentless assault. This thought-provoking image serves as a call for action - urging us all to recognize our responsibility towards preserving our fragile coastlines for generations yet unborn.
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