A sturzstrom-like cliff fall on the Chalk coast of sussex, UK

R. B.G. Williams, D. A. Robinson, U. Dornbusch, Y. L.M. Foote, C. A. Moses, P. R. Saddleton

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Abstract

In 1914 a notable cliff fall occurred on the chalk coast of the Seven Sisters in Sussex. Debris from the fall travelled outwards across the shore platform in front of the cliff for a distance of about 75 m, forming a narrow tongue-like projection. The reason why the debris exhibited such mobility is uncertain, but it may have flowed in a similar fashion to a sturzstrom, despite its modest volume (c. 12500m3) and the equally modest height of the cliff (44-45 m). If this suggestion is correct, the minimum volume of detached rock required to trigger sturzstrom-type flow is 1-2 orders of magnitude less than is commonly claimed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCoastal Chalk Cliff Instability
PublisherThe Geological Society of London
Pages89-97
Number of pages9
Volume20
ISBN (Electronic)9781862393820
ISBN (Print)9781862391505
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2004

Publication series

NameGeological Society Engineering Geology Special Publication
PublisherGeological Society of London
ISSN (Print)0267-9914

Keywords

  • Geology

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