Cliff erosion north of Salterfen Rocks
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Cliff erosion north of Salterfen Rocks
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 9 Oct 2009
Faults in the magnesian limestone cliffs on the Durham coast are exploited by the sea leading to caves, stacks and arches. This coastline is rapidly eroding and there are frequent rock falls and slippage of the unstable capping layer of boulder clay clearly visible in this photograph.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.88238
Longitude
-1.356703