Main content
How the Ice Age affected the Norfolk coastline
The shape of the Norfolk coastline has been determined by successive ice ages, which have carved the land into its current profile. Core samples taken from the sea bed reveal how the North Sea was once dry land connected to the rest of Europe. Animal bones dredged up from the North Sea reveal elephants, hippos and rhinos once lived in this ancient marshland environment.
Duration:
This clip is from
More clips from A Changing Geography
-
The nature and origins of sand particles
Duration: 02:23
-
Coastal erosion and landforms
Duration: 02:31
-
The decline of shipbuilding along the Tyne
Duration: 02:31
-
The impact of sea defences along the East Anglian coastline
Duration: 04:14
More clips from Coast
-
Best Series 10 Moment!—Series 10, Caves and Coves
Duration: 01:24
-
From the Zechstein Sea to fertiliser—Series 10, Caves and Coves
Duration: 01:14