Chesil Beach, Dorset
Introduction
Chesil Beach in Dorset is a classic location for studying coastal processes, particularly longshore drift. There are many options for data collection including beach profiles and pebble sampling.
Easily accessible, with parking and toilet facilities, Chesil Beach is an excellent fieldwork location.
Click the icon below to download a detailed review written by Matt Smith, Senior Tutor, Leeson House Field Studies Centre, Dorset. A data spreadsheet is also available below.
About the Author
Matt Smith
Senior Tutor
Matt is Senior Tutor at Leeson House Field Studies Centre, Dorset
References
Coastal management at Chiswell - https://www.dorsetcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Storms-and-Coastal-Defences-at-Chiswell_WEB.pdf
SCOPAC sediment transport map - https://www.scopac.org.uk/sts/wb-pb.html
Video about how Chesil Beach was formed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCQM64G0WIo&list=PLyjVgCmONG4V1T26ZW33XiC5higQT4I_8&index=3
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