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Holbeck Hall landside (Causes: (Erosion, Heavy Weight on top of the cliff,…
Holbeck Hall landside
Causes:
Erosion
Heavy Weight on top of the cliff
Rainwater getting into the cliff
Drainage problems
steep cliff face
Dry summer
Effects
Beach areas closed
Owners payed alot of money
tourist industry affected
Responses
What was left of the hotel was destroyed
Building insurance increased
Structural Work done on the ground to prevent further movement
Emergency work tookj place to protect buildings sourrounding it.
Other Facts
The Holbeck Hotel was built in 1880
The cliff face was very steep
Before 1993 they had been 2 very dry summers