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Where is Holbeck Hall?
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On the North East coast of England in Yorkshire near Scarborough
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What were the cliffs made of?
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Clay-Glacial till
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What year did the cliff collapse along with the hotel?
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1993
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Why did the cliff collapse?
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Before 1993 there were 2 very dry summers
Cracks formed in the dry clay Big storm on 4th June with lots of rain Rainwater infiltrated into cliff through cracks Water lubricated the clay, causing it to slip |
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How much did the owners ask in compensation?
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£2 million
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How much clay fell?
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1 million tonnes
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What mass movement process caused the hotel to be destroyed?
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Landslide
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