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The Geography Department |
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Walton-on-the-Naze May 26 2002
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Walton-on-the-Naze July 30 2001 Walton-on-the-Naze September 22 2001
Walton-on-the-Naze January 1 2001 Walton-on-the-Naze February 15 2002 Walton-on-the-Naze May 26 2002 Walton-on-the-Naze November 16 2002
Walton-on-the-Naze January 6 2003 Walton-on-the-Naze October 30 2003
Walton-on-the-Naze January 18 2004 Walton-on-the-Naze June 5 2004 Naze Tower Walton-on-the-Naze June 5 2004 Walton-on-the-Naze November 3 2004
Walton-on-the-Naze February 2005 Walton-on-the-Naze May 29 2005 Walton-on-the-Naze November 2005
Walton-on-the-Naze February 2006 Walton-on-the-Naze September 2006
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A critical marker for further cliff-falls. The warning signs and information plinth at the cafe end of the Naze. |
The cliff's free face has increased in height over the past year.
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From the top of the steps down to the undercliff.
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The remains of the concrete roadway litter the slumped materials.
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Only the free face of the cliff has kept vegetation-free.
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The erosion of the cliff at the Naze Tower has eaten away behind the beach defences, creeping up on the concrete steps down to the undercliff. Just 4 metres remain.
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A close-up of the cross-bedded sands of the cliffs here.
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Walton town
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A pair of photos to demonstrate the raw power of the sea on a fine May day! |
Although not yet at high tide, as seen by the remaining area of beach, the sea front north of the pier is taking a battering. |
The effect of these waves on the soft sands and clays at the Naze must be very destructive. |
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One street back from the promenade, this beach-goods shop is prepared for an incursion by the sea.
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