Palaeogene dyke
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Palaeogene dyke
Image: © Jonathan Wilkins Taken: 16 Jul 2008
The prominent wall-like feature across the burn is a dyke intruded into the Torridon Sandstone. The dyke is a member of the Skye swarm, which is indicated by its heading towards the Black Cuillin. There are a huge number of dykes in the area, which indicate extension of the crust during the period of opening the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.107543
Longitude
-5.986653