V-shaped erosion

Introduction

The photograph on this page of V-shaped erosion by Alan Hughes as part of the Geograph project.

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V-shaped erosion

Image: © Alan Hughes Taken: 8 Sep 2022

A valley is being formed between the sedimentary rocks in the cliff faces on either side. Note the v-shape of the vegetation and the debris at the foot of the cliff.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.417121
Longitude
-3.171802