About the lecture

In this first module, we look at how the coast is eroded. We cover: (i) the coast as a variable zone influenced by waves, tides, and weathering processes; (ii) various types of weathering, including hydraulic action, abrasion, solution, and attrition; (iii) alternative types of weathering including biological and chemical; (iv) mass movement processes (rock fall, slumping, sliding) and transportation methods of the resulting sediment from erosion.

About the lecturer

Dr Chris Spencer is Associate Director of Geography and Environment at the University of the West of England. His research focuses on coastal geomorphology and management, the reconstruction of past sea level change, and the impacts of climate change on coastal environments.