Coastal Geology

Seaward

When the angle is either horizontal or vertical

The angle of a cliff.

A category of structure concerning the makeup of the coastal landscape - how different bands of rock impact the shape of the coastline

Allows water into joins and bedding pores eg Limestone. Stores water in caves and create stalegmites.

Eg Chalk has pores that let water into the structure of the rock itself. These can store water.

The properties of the individual rock time, such as heading, faulting and jointing. It also includes the permeability of rock.

Due to Calcium Carbonate, it may be vulnerable to chemical weathering.

eg Basalt. Have interlocking crystals which mean they can form prominent features like headlands.

Eg clay. Vulnerable to erosion and may be vulnerable to weathering and mass movement. This is due to weak bonds between the particles.

The properties of the individual rock type, eg beddomg, faulting and jointing. It also includes the permeability of the rock.

Chemical composition of a rock.