As a geologist I spend quite a bit of time looking at rocks that were deposited as sediments in shallow marine settings (beaches etc) and we expend a lot of effort trying to understand the dynamics of the sediment transport processes. So it's always good to have a bit of a reality check by studying modern systems.
Last weekend a moderate storm, coupled with high tides created a fair bit of havoc along the NE coast of Scotland especially in Stonehaven. .
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| Large wave's breaking over the harbour wall on saturday (STV) |
We went down there on Sunday to visit Cowieswells to check on everything. All was fine there so we went to the UK's best fish and chip shop (
The Bay) for a spot of Sunday lunch and the damage was pretty impressive.
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| This is a road - well it was 2 days ago |
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| We are 4 metres above the sea, but check out the size of these rocks. Its amazing to think that waves, breaking against a sea wall would still have the energy to move something so big. Note also the fence in the background has taken a bit of a pounding |
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| Hmm glad thats not my caravan |
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| Sophie, with her new friends owl and duck, checking out the distribution of stones in the park |
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