This page brings together video clips on the KS3/GCSE topic erosion. The clips cover: an overview of erosion, how glaciation shapes the landscape, examples of water erosion, how the sea erodes coasts and soft and hard engineering measures that can be put in place to mitigate against coastal erosion.
The clips are drawn from series including Secondary Geography: Explain this…, Exploring physical geography with LIz Bonnin and The Big Issues.
The videos
An overview of erosion…
Erosion. video
A short film for secondary schools explaining the various types of erosion and illustrating the dramatic effect the process has had on landscapes across the world.
How glaciers have shaped the landscape through erosion…
Glaciation. video
A short film for secondary schools explaining glaciation: what it is, how it shapes the land and the effects of climate change on the world’s glaciers.
Glaciation and the UK coastline. video
Alice Roberts explains how Britain was once connected to Europe, but changed due to rising sea-levels following the Ice Age.
How has glaciation shaped the landforms of the Northern Hemisphere? video
Iain Stewart explains the glaciation of the Northern Hemisphere, focusing on the Yosemite Valley in California.
Examples of water erosion, from the Grand Canyon and Malham Cove…
The erosion of the Grand Canyon. video
Liz Bonnin introduces the Grand Canyon - its ancient geology and what can be learned from the erosion of the rocks.
How have physical processes impacted the landscape of Yorkshire? video
Julia Bradbury explains the formation of Malham Cove including limestone pavement, highlighting the impact of glaciers on the landscape.
How the sea erodes the coast and some mitigation measures…
Coastal erosion: the high cost of protecting homes. video
Investigating whether properties in North Norfolk should be protected from coastal erosion.
What coastal management techniques are being used on Hayling Island? video
Introduces the coastal management techniques used on Hayling Island in Hampshire to control drift and flooding.
What is a ‘spit’ and how does it form through longshore drift? video
Katie Knapman explains how a spit forms through longshore drift and is a dynamic physical process, constantly changing the coastline.
