Tipped coal mining waste being eroded from the beach near Horden, Durham coast seen from the England Coast Path, UK

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The beach at Horden just north of Limekiln Gill, Co. Durham. Magnesium limestone cliffs in the background with a thick layer of coal mining waste deposited on the beach,. Since tipping ceased this waste is slowly being eroded by the sea. See also EFW0N8, EFW0NE

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Size: 4912px × 3264px
Location: Between Blackhall and Easington Colliery, Co. Durham, England, UK
Photo credit: © Washington Imaging / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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